Araguaia Smiling Acara Alocasias map-like pattern on its olive

map-like pattern on its olive to brown carapace

Battery included

• Never house adult monitors together—territorial disputes may occur

short snout

• Handling should be minimal—stress can weaken the immune system

Araguaia Smiling Acara Alocasias map-like pattern on its oliveLaetacara araguaiae is a lovely and somewhat rare species from the Rio Araguaia in eastern Brazil. Barely reaching 2", these are a real dwarf cichlid. They have a tan base colour and males have a powder blue and gold body colour and finnage. The common name of "smiling acara" for cichlids in the genus Laetacara comes from the dark marking these species possess on the lips and around the mouth; these markings make it appear as if they are smiling. This