The collectors on the Ampiyacu call it Morado, purple. A fish that changes its stripes with its mood, from the Río Ampiyacu in northern Peru.
Moody in the best way: the belly stripes come and go as it decides how it feels about you.
Care: Dwarf cichlid, cave spawner. Soft, acidic water, pH 5.5 to 7, TDS 50 to 150, 70 to 78°F. Adult size about 2 inches. A 15 to 20 gallon tank with sand, leaf litter, and sight-blocking wood. Eats flake, baby brine shrimp, and frozen bloodworms.
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