10 pack Chocolate Cichlid

🍫 Chocolate Cichlid (Hypselecara temporalis) – Peaceful South American Gentle Giant

The Chocolate Cichlid is a rare, peaceful, and highly underrated South American species known for its rich velvety brown coloration, golden iridescent highlights, and mellow personality. Often compared to Discus or Severums in temperament, this majestic cichlid grows into a large, graceful centerpiece fish that’s perfect for community or semi-aggressive tanks.

At 4–5 inches and up, their deep body, red eyes, and metallic sheen begin to develop into the stunning adult form that gives them their “chocolate” name. Unlike most large cichlids, they’re known for being calm, non-destructive, and surprisingly compatible with a wide variety of tankmates.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Hypselecara temporalis

• Common Name: Chocolate Cichlid

• Size: Up to 10–12 inches in captivity

• Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive (great for community setups)

• Tank Size: 90+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 76–82°F | pH 6.0–7.5 | Soft, clean water preferred

• Diet: Omnivore – eats pellets, flakes, bloodworms, shrimp, and quality frozen foods

🌿 Behavior & Compatibility:

Chocolate Cichlids thrive in:

• Peaceful South American tanks with open swimming areas and driftwood

• Heavily planted aquariums or soft sand substrates with hiding areas

• Community tanks with fish like Severums, Geophagus, Angels, Uarus, Bichirs, or large Tetras

They’re:

• Non-destructive to plants and décor

• Intelligent and personable, often greeting owners at the glass

• Slow-growing and relatively easy to care for with stable conditions

These gentle giants are ideal for aquarists who want size and presence without the aggression typical of Central American cichlids or Mbuna.

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Chocolate Cichlid is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for coloration and health

• ✅ Acclimated and feeding on a varied omnivore diet

• ✅ Shipped live with expert care and our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A perfect blend of size, personality, and peaceful behavior—rare in large cichlids

📦 Stock is limited – Chocolate Cichlids are rarely offered in stores and disappear fast from serious collectors' tanks. Elevate your aquarium with this velvety South American gem—only at RobsAquatics.com.