Make sure males are put with similar sized fish or smaller. They can get stressed if they are one of the smallest in the tank.
These are late bloomers, males usually don't start showing color until 6-8"
Scientific Name: Taeniolethrinops Praeorbitalis
Common Name(s):
Geo. Origin: Lake-wide distribution
Habitat: Sandy habitat & sometimes intermediate habitat to hunt
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder
Temperament: More passive until they are full color and dominant
Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 12-16"
Temperature: 74 - 84°F
pH: 7.4 - 8.4
Water Hardness: Hard
Family: Hap
