Geo. guianacara dacrya - Bandit Cichlid - 3cm

8-10 inches (20-25 cm)
Pale blue to greenish body with dark vertical stripes; elongated dorsal fin
Behavior: Territorial and can be aggressive; best kept in pairs or small groups in larger tanks
Diet: Eats high-quality pellets, live or frozen foods, and occasional vegetables
Habitat: Prefers sandy or fine gravel substrate in a well-filtered tank; mimics their natural habitat in slow-moving rivers and streams
Breeding: Attentive parents that build nests and guard their eggs and fry