A peaceful and cool water tolerant Earth Eater from southern South America.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: South America
Distribution: Southern Brazil and Uruguay
Collection Point: Arroyo Yerbalito
Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2023
These fish are descended from an Uraguay collection near Arroy Yerbalito. I acquired a group of 5 young fish from Jim Cormier in the Spring of 2023 and kept then in a summer tub that year. Maintained in unheated aquariums indoors for the winter. Temperatures varied widely from mid 50s to 80s (°F).