Description: A dwarf cichlid from South America native to Guyana's blackwater habitats. It is smaller and less aggressive than it's cousin Ivanacara adoketa.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: South America
Distribution: Guyana
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Genetic Line: F2 Second Generation
Year Acquired: 2023
I got mine from the original importer Ryan Lee of @Hoonaquatics. He got these in 2022 from Gustav Eek who wild caught his on an expedition in 2019 to French guayana.
Species Spawned: Yes
Mine spawned under a cover rocked in a 15 gallon aquarium that I had dropped the PH to 5.1 and a TDS of 0. Parents take turns guarding eggs until spawn hatches.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
I left my fry with the parents for 3 months until the fry reached about 1inch. The parents are diligent parents and don’t predate on their fry at all. They will even raise a second batch with the original batch of fry but do not protect fry as well from their older siblings.