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|sexing=:Females are noticeably smaller than males. Females have different colouration than males, see identification.
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== Sexing ==
|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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:Females are noticeably smaller than males. Females have different colouration than males, see identification.
|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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|environment_specifics=:Prefers a tank with plenty of hiding places. Does best in soft acidic water without bright light.
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== Tank compatibility ==
|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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: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.
|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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== Diet ==
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: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 ==
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== Environment specifics ==
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:Prefers a tank with plenty of hiding places. Does best in soft acidic water without bright light.
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== Behaviour ==
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: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 ==
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: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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Latest revision as of 13:04, 12 March 2022

Golden Dwarf Cichlid

Nannacara anamola-5000.jpg
Golden Dwarf Cichlid

Nannacara anomala

38 Litres (10 US G.)

5.1-6.4cm (2-2.5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 8.0

22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)

5-19 °d

1:3 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Cichlidae



Additional names

Golden Dwarf Cichlid, Goldeneye Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Acara anomala, Acara punctulata, Nannacara taenia


Sexing[edit]

Females are noticeably smaller than males. Females have different colouration than males, see identification.


Tank compatibility[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Prefers a tank with plenty of hiding places. Does best in soft acidic water without bright light.


Behaviour[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

External links[edit]