Aquarist Species:  Amatitlania septemfasciata

Aquarist: Monty

Species Profile: Amatitlania septemfasciata

General species photo

Description:   A Central American CARES species native to Costa Rica. Listed as vulnerable in the wild.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Costa Rica

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned:   Yes

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Acquired 5 adults (3M, 2F) from fellow GCCA member. Currently rearing first spawn of around 200 eggs. 3 non-breeding adults had to be moved. Parents were extremely aggressive.