Inka Stone Fish
Remarks: The Inka Stone Fish (Tahuantinsuyoa macantzatza, macan = stone, tzatza = fish in the native language) is a colorful, easy-going cichlid that will make a great breeding project or community inhabitant with Angelfish, Severums, and eartheaters. Like Bujurquina, these fish spawn on movable objects and carry the eggs to safe spots depending on their surroundings - leaf litter or pieces of bark work exceptionally well for this purpose.
Scientific Name: Tahuantinsuyoa macantzatza
Common Name: Inka Stone Fish
Max Size: 6"
pH: 5.0-8.0
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: F1
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Large tetras, peaceful South American cichlids, catfish.
Tank Mate Options:
- Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos
- Mouthbrooding Severum
- Green Severum
Description
Remarks: The Inka Stone Fish (Tahuantinsuyoa macantzatza, macan = stone, tzatza = fish in the native language) is a colorful, easy-going cichlid that will make a great breeding project or community inhabitant with Angelfish, Severums, and eartheaters. Like Bujurquina, these fish spawn on movable objects and carry the eggs to safe spots depending on their surroundings - leaf litter or pieces of bark work exceptionally well for this purpose.
Scientific Name: Tahuantinsuyoa macantzatza
Common Name: Inka Stone Fish
Max Size: 6"
pH: 5.0-8.0
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: F1
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Large tetras, peaceful South American cichlids, catfish.
Tank Mate Options:
- Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos
- Mouthbrooding Severum
- Green Severum
