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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Females are noticeably smaller than males. Females have different colouration than males, see identification. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :These small cichlids can be kept as a pair in a species tank, or as part of a larger community tank. Generally peaceful, but two males may fight. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will accept most foods including pellet and flake (provided they are a tank-bred strain), as well as [[brine shrimp]], [[bloodworm]] and [[daphnia]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Prefers a tank with plenty of hiding places. Does best in soft acidic water without bright light. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A generally peaceful dwarf cichlid that is mostly mid-bottom dwelling. A cave-brooding substrate spawner, a pair will care for a spawn with the female caring for the brood and the male guarding the territory. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Males are blue-green when adult, with banding only when in a subdued mood. Females are orange-brown with dark longitudinal bands. Males have dorsal and anal fin extensions. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American), Dwarf Cichlid | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American), Dwarf Cichlid | ||
Revision as of 02:49, 13 December 2017
Golden Dwarf Cichlid
Golden Dwarf Cichlid
Nannacara anomala
95 Litres (25 US G.)
5.1-6.4cm (2-2.5 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)
5-19 °d
1:3 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
Contents
Additional names
- Golden Dwarf Cichlid, Goldeneye Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Acara anomala, Acara punctulata, Nannacara taenia
Sexing
- Females are noticeably smaller than males. Females have different colouration than males, see identification.
Tank compatibility
- These small cichlids can be kept as a pair in a species tank, or as part of a larger community tank. Generally peaceful, but two males may fight.
Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake (provided they are a tank-bred strain), as well as brine shrimp, bloodworm and daphnia.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Prefers a tank with plenty of hiding places. Does best in soft acidic water without bright light.
Behaviour
- A generally peaceful dwarf cichlid that is mostly mid-bottom dwelling. A cave-brooding substrate spawner, a pair will care for a spawn with the female caring for the brood and the male guarding the territory.
Identification
- Males are blue-green when adult, with banding only when in a subdued mood. Females are orange-brown with dark longitudinal bands. Males have dorsal and anal fin extensions.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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