T-Bar Cichlid

The found along the Pacific slope from Costa Rica to Panama. Here they inhabit rivers and streams with gravelly substrate and moderate to strong current. The aquarium should be at least 3ft long for a single pair, with a much more spacious tank (5ft ) required for multiple specimens or if keeping with other fish. There should be plenty of hiding places amongst driftwood and rocky caves, and flower pots laid on their side are also much appreciated. If plants are desired, choose tough species such as Java Fern ( Microsorum sp.) or Anubias sp. tied onto the wood, as plants rooted in the substrate will be dug up. Filtration should be efficient with areas of moderate water movement, along with some quieter resting spots out of the current. s are considered mildly aggressive, with the exception of when breeding, at which point they will become much more territorial. They are best maintained as a compatible pair. Tankmates, if desired, should only be added if the tank is spacious enough, i...