Cichlasoma dimerus

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Cichlasoma dimerus

Common Name:   Chanchita

Description:   A cool water tolerant South American cichlid found in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, and Argentina.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   Paraguay and Parana River Basins

Aquarist Notes

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Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2024

Acquired a group of 5 at a club auction. Note on the bag stated ‘Uruguay collected strain from Rusty Wessel stock’