They Look good and will color up nicely. They are one of the most underated cichlid around and do fine in smallish tanks.
You can read old post for more info, pics, and vids.
They are the smallest of the Australoheros with the male getting to 5" and femal 3.5".
The can no longer be found in the wild so no one really knows where they come from. Brobanly southern South America as they can withstand cooler temps down to at least 60*. They dont seem to require a cooldown though.
Are are pretty gentle towards other cichlids or tankmates but dont seem to like their own kind.
They are easy to breed once a pair forms and stay very bonded. They are good parents and dont guard too much territory when breeding. They seem to like the back left or right of the tank to spawn. Mine spawned on driftwood and fake plant leaves. Nevr in a cave.
They are difficult to sex. Males are bigger and more blue spangles. Female can be darker with more pronounced stripes and more red in the tail and fins.
GL....Bill
