Amatitlania septemfasciata 'Lake Arenal'

Aquarist: mike_cichlid

Species Profile: Amatitlania septemfasciata

General species photo

Description:   A Central American CARES species native to Costa Rica. Listed as vulnerable in the wild.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Costa Rica

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Lake Arenal Costa Rica

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2017

unusual maroon male body strain, bright blue eyes

Species Spawned:   Yes

not difficult as per other species of the genus

Have Reared Fry?   Yes