Chapalichthys

Polka-dot pardalis, Alien peraticus and Barred encaustus offers stay accessible. The Goodeid Working Group treats peraticus within pardalis, so a different shop label does not by itself establish a separate breeding line. Keep any supplied population records and avoid mixing fish when maintaining a documented line matters.

Prepare usable floor space, structured cover, appropriate water and a maintenance routine for the selected splitfin. The pardalis habitat and keeper guidance favour gentle movement and a structured layout; do not copy every detail onto encaustus. Allow capacity for young if breeding occurs, without assuming the offer supplies a sexed pair or a conservation pedigree.