Ivanacara bimaculata, one of the best additions to the hobby in recent years. Although old to science, it is just now being available globally for aquarists. To better highlight the species, I am keeping editing as low as possible. After keeping this incredible cichlid for the past couple years, I just wanted to highlight its beauty and document a bit of its story before reaching commercial success in the US. The larger pair highlighted is the F1 pair that I bred here at Hoon Aquatics, and are the progenetors of most fish in the US (as of 2024). With the addition of European bred fish being available, there will be more genetic diversity available in the future.
For more detailed and reviewed information, please check out the newest Amazonas Magazine edition - Mini Marvels: Dwarf Cichlids.
https://www.amazonasmagazine.com/
A big shoutout and thank you to @shorelineaquatics5210 and @DesktopAquatics for helping the hobby in continuing to breed and distribute this fish.
You can purchase them at these online vendors as of 12/9/2024:
shoreline-aquatics.com
moonlightaquatics.com
dansfish.com
If you have more to add about this fish, feel free to drop your own experiences with this fish in the comments section. This video is intended for entertainment purposes. Although research was conducted for this video, information can change with more information and experience with new species.