He did not collect them in a lake. He collected them in a small stream. There was massive flooding before he got there so the fish were not where they would normally be. He said that it was the most rain that they had gotten in 50 years. The only other tank mate that is in there at this time...
A friend of my girlfriend and I just got back from a fish collecting trip in Uruguay and brought us back a pair of these. They are a fantastic pair. The female is showing signs that she is ready to breed. We are excited to see what happens. They really are pretty fish and can't wait to see...