General species photo
Description: A Central American CARES species native to Panama. Listed as vulnerable in the wild.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Central America
Distribution: Panama
CARES Status: Vulnerable
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2024
And absolutely gorgeous and fun fish. Very easy to keep. The mail is 5-1/2", female is 3".
Species Spawned: Yes
First spawn was two days after I received the fish. Added a flower pot and some cover and the next day there were eggs. The male and female work together to rear the fry. A very prolific species.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
The female stays in the cave and the male patrols outside. Once the fry are large enough to start coming out of the cave, both the male and female spend their time trying to shoo them back into the cave.
Young fish available? Yes