It ranges across three countries, but only the Peruvian streams give it this blue head. That's where we found ours.
Give it caves and leaf litter and it settles fast. The male flares at his own reflection, and the female goes yellow and takes over the tank when she has fry.
Care: Dwarf cichlid, harem cave spawner. Soft, acidic water, pH 5.5 to 7, TDS 50 to 150, 70 to 78°F. Adult size about 3 inches. A 15 to 20 gallon tank with caves and leaf litter. Eats flake, baby brine shrimp, and frozen b...
