Black Nasty – Nandopsis haitiensis – Small

Nandopsis haitiensis, commonly known as the Haitian cichlid, Black Nasty, and Odo, is native to the fast moving freshwater rivers and streams of Haiti. These fish live up to their common names, as they are highly aggressive and simply cannot be housed with other fish. Minimum tank size for a single specimen is 75 gallons, as they can reach sizes of up to 15 inches.

Haitian Cichlids should have plenty of rock or wood furnishing the tank. They are omnivores, and should be supplied with foods like large pellets, worms, spirulina or frozen cichlid formulas for a well-rounded diet. These fish may be housed in breeding pairs with sufficient space, though pairs should be established early.