Scientific name:
Mesonauta festivus
Family:
Cichlidae
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Cichliformes
Origin:
South American
Lifespan in the aquarium:
7-10 years
Adult size:
8 inches (15 – 20 centimetres)
Distinctive features:
The most remarkable feature of these fish is a black mid-lateral band (or flag) that starts from the mouth, runs through the eye at an angle upward, and extends back to the tip of the dorsal fin.
Tips from the breeder:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
It is a very social fish and does best when kept in a loose school. You should provide it with vegetation in the aquarium.