laetacara curviceps

[TheOldMan]

I'm interested in starting up a Cichlid tank. Interested in finding some of these fish as they should go well in a planted tank. Anyone have any or know why they would not go well in a planted tank? I have a spare 40 gallon hex and would guess about 6 of these along with a few corys and otos would do well together. I have raised Angels and Jack Dempseys about 45 years ago, but just got back in the hobby a few years ago and into planted tanks, but would like a tank of these. They are quite old fish in the hobby and go back quite a few years. Also known as a Smiling acara. Any suggestions or comments welcome.

[TaTeR ToT]

houston aquatics had several gorgeous adults when i was in there a couple days ago.

[TaTeR ToT]

they also had some rams and mesonata festivum.

[amilcar]

most curviceps do fine in planted tanks.....just dont put any fish thats too small or too slow....Ive noticed mine take bites out of the slower ones....very hardy and long lived