Cichlid
Care basics
The flag cichlid has a dark stripe running from the mouth to the tip of the dorsal fin. It is a calm, mid sized cichlid that often stays near plants in the upper water.
Keep it with angelfish, geophagus, apistos and peaceful tetras in a planted tank.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Mesonauta festivus |
|---|---|
| Group | South America |
| Native to | Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Peru |
| Adult size | Up to about 4 inches, not counting the tail |
| Tank size | A 4 foot tank, such as a 55 gallon |
| Temperature | 75 to 82 F |
| pH | 6.0 to 8.0 |
| Temperament | Peaceful, though more aggressive when breeding. |
Figures follow published species profiles such as Seriously Fish, and tank sizes are general guidance. Individual fish and local water vary, so test your water and ask your fish store about the specific fish you buy.
