Geographic Range: Native to Colombia
Diet: Carnivorous. Feed a varied diet of dried, sinking pellets or flakes as well as frozen food for best color and condition. Wild specimens may take longer to accept dried food.
Average Adult Size:
Male- 2” Female- 1.5”
Minimum Tank Size: 15 Gallons for a pair. Multiple pairs require more space.
Temperament: Semi-aggressive. Best kept with a small, south american schooler such as tetras or dwarf pencilfish
Recommended Water Parameters
pH 5-7
Temp: 72 to 82°f
Hardness: Moderately acidic to low neutral ranges most ideal, but tank raised specimens can adapt to a wider range
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: under 30ppm
General Notes: Ideally kept as a pair. Provide a small cave for spawning. Prefers sand substrate for sifting. Provide lots of cover to encourage the fish to come out as they can be shy. Providing leaf litter will increase the natural feel of the tank as well as provide tannins and soften the water, both of which are greatly beneficial for the fish.  We will include an adequate sample of Bob's Cichlid Crunchies in order to make your acclimation process go smoother.