Protomelas annectens

A shy and timid species. The male of the annectens prepares a burrow in the sand for the female's eggs, which he then fertilizes. She incubates them in her mouth for 2-3 weeks; the fry emerge from their refuge when 7-8 mm in size. Size: 15 cm.

• Hyphessobrycon peruvianus
• Cichlasoma maculicauda
• Betta splendens
• Symphysodon aequifasciata
• Tanichthys albonubes