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− | = | + | |origin=:South America in the Rio Icana. A black-water river, near the Rio Negro. |
− | :South America in the Rio Icana. A black-water river, near the Rio Negro. | + | |sexing=:Mature males will have more colour and longer tips on the fins. |
− | + | |tank_compatibility=:Since this fish is a Dwarf Cichlid, typically it benefits from having smaller companions. Tank mates such as [[Cardinal Tetra]]s, [[Lemon Tetra]]s, [[Glowlight Tetra]]s etc. Bottom dwellers such as [[:Category:Corydoras|Corydoras]] are also good. Avoid fin-nippers such as [[Tiger Barbs]] and [[Serpae Tetra]]s. Very active fish like some [[Loaches]] may bother this fish. | |
− | + | |diet=:Prefers a meaty diet of [[bloodworm]] and Cichlid pellets. | |
− | + | |feeding_regime=:Feed bloodworm twice a week and feed flake and pellets sparingly on other days. Feed little but often. | |
− | :Mature males will have more colour and longer tips on the fins. | + | |environment_specifics=:Provide this fish with a spacious tank and plenty of hiding places, due to its origins, it prefers softer water and a lower pH. |
− | + | |behaviour=:Not overly aggressive, but Cichlids will be Cichlids so some individuals may display more aggressive behaviour than others, especially males towards other males of the same species. | |
− | + | |identification=:White base colour with a checkered pattern on the body, in between blue bars and shading. Long flowing rays on the tips of the tail. | |
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− | :Since this fish is a Dwarf Cichlid, typically it benefits from having smaller companions. Tank mates such as [[Cardinal Tetra]]s, [[Lemon Tetra]]s, [[Glowlight Tetra]]s etc. Bottom dwellers such as [[:Category:Corydoras|Corydoras]] are also good. Avoid fin-nippers such as [[Tiger Barbs]] and [[Serpae Tetra]]s. Very active fish like some [[Loaches]] may bother this fish. | ||
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− | :Prefers a meaty diet of [[bloodworm]] and Cichlid pellets. | ||
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− | :Feed bloodworm twice a week and feed flake and pellets sparingly on other days. Feed little but often. | ||
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− | :Provide this fish with a spacious tank and plenty of hiding places, due to its origins, it prefers softer water and a lower pH. | ||
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− | :Not overly aggressive, but Cichlids will be Cichlids so some individuals may display more aggressive behaviour than others, especially males towards other males of the same species. | ||
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− | :White base colour with a checkered pattern on the body, in between blue bars and shading. Long flowing rays on the tips of the tail. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American), Dwarf Cichlid, Dwarf Cichlid | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American), Dwarf Cichlid, Dwarf Cichlid |