How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as an easy care level.
What is its maximum size?
20-30cm
Where are they from?
They originate from the Amazon Basin in South America.
What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions would be soft to medium water with a PH of 6-7.5.
What do you feed them?
Best to feed a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried, flake and cichlid pellets.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Peaceful for a cichlid but too aggresive for most community tanks. Ideal tankmates would be other American Cichlids of a similar size.