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