Retroculus lapidifer

Remarks: Retroculus spp. require very high oxygen levels in the water. Adding a powerhead to create a strong current laterally will help recreate the fast streams they inhabit. Their size requires a large aquarium for long-term keeping. Scientific Name: Retroculus lapidifer Common Name: Max Size: 8" pH: 5.0-7.0 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 65-78° Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Wild Diet: Flake or pellet Compatibility: Large South American cichlids, large schooling fish, catfish. Tank Mate Options: Red Shoulder Severum Chocolate Cichlid Red Eye Tetra