Synonym:Astatheros robertsoni; Cichlasoma robertsoni; Heros robertsoni

Common name:False Firemouth; Robertson’s cichlid; Turquoise cichlid

Family:Cichlidae

Order:Perciformes

Class:Actinopterygii

Maximum size:23 cm / 9 inches

Environment:freshwater

Origin:Mainly found in rivers and streams in Mexico and surrounding countries.

Temperament:Peaceful

Company:Can be kept with other peaceful cichlids.

Water parameters:Temperature 23-27C / 73-81F; pH 7.2 8.0

Aquarium setup:Amphilophus robertsoni (Robertson’s cichlid) should be kept in a lagre aquarium. The aquarium should be decorated with rocks and roots. Hardy plants can be used in the decortion.

Feeding:Will only accept food from the bottom. Include vegetables in their diet. Will accept most frozen and live food. Sometimes accepts dry food.

Breeding:Amphilophus robertsoni (Robertson’s cichlid) are hard to spawn and only a few successfully spawning are known.