Etroplus canarensis – Canara Pearlspot Cichlid (~2–3 inches juvenile) Sewellia breviventralis Care is straightforward: a mature

Care is straightforward: a mature

blue back in incident light

This species is a peaceful

and finely chopped seafood

hardness: soft to slightly hard (2–5 dH)

Etroplus canarensis – Canara Pearlspot Cichlid (~2–3 inches juvenile) Sewellia breviventralis Care is straightforward: a matureEtroplus canarensis is a rare and elegant Asian cichlid endemic to southwestern Indias freshwater streams. As juveniles, they measure around 23 inches but may grow up to 4 inches in captivity and even reach 68 inches in museum specimens. These fish are peaceful and shy, thriving in river style setups with gentle to moderate flow and excellent water quality. They prefer being kept in groups of six or more to establish natural social hierarchies and