One of my favorite dwarf cichlids, Dicrossus filamentosa "Checkerboard Cichlid" came in from Brazil a few weeks ago. After a few feedings I would say they would be a perfect group to have hanging out with the Green Neons. Once they reach sexual maturity the males will display their pastel red, blue, and green colors on a "checkerboard" black and white body for one another in hopes of courting one of the ripe females. After a brief "battle" the male leads his prized female to an underside of a leaf (Anubius is usually the best for the spawning to occur). If the tank parameters are right a successful spawn may occur. From what I've read and experimented with myself, this usually only occurs if the water is very soft. I have never seen one get this large, but the males can grow up to 4" and the females will max out at about 3". The males develop these elegant filament extensions on their caudal fin that is etched in an exquisite light red and blue that matches the dorsal and anal fin. The sight of two males in full display is a reward all on its own.
Anthony Perry
Sales Manager
The Wet Spot Tropical Fish
4310 NE Hancock St.
Portland, OR. 97213
PH: 503.719.7003
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Subject: Dicrossus filamentosa "Checkerboard Cichlid" 
Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:51 am