Etroplus canarensis – Canara Pearlspot Cichlid (~2–3 inches juvenile) Sewellia breviventralis and powerful silhouette

and powerful silhouette

Origin: Rivers and streams of East Asia

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

this species is prized for its algae-grazing behavior and unusual “mini-ray” appearance

Etroplus canarensis – Canara Pearlspot Cichlid (~2–3 inches juvenile) Sewellia breviventralis and powerful silhouetteEtroplus 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