These is a large fish, semi-aggressive and beautiful cichlid that is a popular and fun companion for the more experienced fishkeeper. Unlike most cichlids the Jaguar doesn't present a permenant patterning until it has fully matured, and its visuals will change as it ages. For instance, while younger Jaguars display prominent vertical black bars, the adults tend to lose these bars and replace them with the eponymous "Jaguar" patterning.
In addition to the name Jaguar Cichlid, these fish are also commonly known by other descriptive names such as Jaguar Guapote, Guapote Tigre, Spotted Guapote, and Tiger Guapote. Other common names are derived from their scientific name, such as Managuense Cichlid and Managua Cichlid, and still others describe the fishes' place of origin, such as Aztec Cichlid.
In the wild these fish will reach up to two feet (24" or 63 cm) and can weigh up to about 3 1/2 pounds. Fortunately, they are much smaller in the aquarium, only reaching about 16" (40 cm). Due to their large size and semi-aggressive temperment, they are a great fish for a huge system of large South and Central American fish but should not be kept with smaller or less aggressive fish. Use dark gravel to bring out their light purple base color.
These fish is moderately easy to care for as long as they have a large tank and appropriate tank mates. They are predators and will eat smaller fish and invertebrates. Many do not tolerate any other fish in their tank unless they are a male/female pair or if the aquarium is sufficently large enough (200 gallons or larger). Even then the male may attack and kill a newly introduced female. They become more aggressive when they are in breeding mode and should either be isolated to their own tank or all other fish should be removed at that time.
Jaquar Cichlid will dig in the substrate, so provide a bottom of coarse gravel with some rocks and wood for places to hide. They will also need a large rock for spawning. Don't include plants as they will be torn apart. Be sure you also have a tight fitting lid as they will jump out at times.
Difficulties in keeping
Jaguar cichlid care isn’t difficult, if the necessity of having a big tank and powerful filters isn’t considered a a problem. Of course, this fish isn’t for beginners. It’s very large, aggressive and it’s a raptorial feeder.
Feeding
These cichlid is a raptorial feeder.The fish feeds on everything that moves and that it can put into its mouth. It can be fed with small feeder fishes. During one meal one mature jaguar cichlid can consume up to 10 mature swordtails.
Jaquar cichlid can be fed with large blood worms, earthworms, prawns, large insects, small reptiles, frog larvas, meat farce, big flakes of dry feed, even mause or big goldfish. The fish should have one meal in a day and it’s possible to make one day in a week a hunger day.
Care and keeping in a tank
Tank size should be large, at least 100 gallons capacity. Jaguar cichlids are very aggressive and to decrease their aggressiveness they need to have their own territory.
Large objects should be used for the tank design – rocks, snags and big grained gravel should be used as a bottom. There’s no need to put plants into a tank since these monsters will destroy them rather quickly and mercilessly.
All cichlid fishes are bottom diggers. Jaguar cichlid isn’t an exception, since it also likes to move the rocks around the tank bottom. Its size helps it a lot in this task. The bottom gravel should be cleaned well to prevent constant bottom surface changes and appearance of mud in the water.
The optimal water temperature for this fish is about 24-26°С. pH should be kept about 7, i.e. the medium reaction should be neutral.
Credit :
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/cichlid/JaguarCichlid.php
https://meethepet.com/managuense-cichlid-or-jaguar-cichlid/
https://www.fishlore.com/profile-jaguarcichlid.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0nihenNtrA&t=302s
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