Family: Cichlidae.
Origin: Amazon Basin.
Max Size: 3.5 inches
Temperament: Peaceful except when breeding.
Sociability: Good community fish but seperate when breeding.
Environment: pH 7, GH up to 20, likes to have somewhere to hide, won't dig up plants.
Climate: Tropical, 72f to 79f.
Diet: Live food and flake, not fussy.
Breeding: Very easy.
Sexual Characteristics: the male is bigger and has more pointed fin tips.
Availability: Common.
Further Information: They need good water quality or they will suffer from "pop eye".
