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Name
Scientific name
Ivanacara adoketa
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Zebra Acara
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The zebra acara, Ivanacara adoketa, is a cichlid from Brazil that appears to be endemic to the middle and upper rio Negro system. It inhabi…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
130mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
22.2–28.9°C
Hardness
0–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Amazon, Negro
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Described from Igarapé do Cumaru, an affluent of the rio Paraná Atauí, itself a tributary of the middle rio Negro basin in Amazonas state, northwestern Brazil,…
Habitat
Inhabits rainforest streams and minor tributaries during the dry season, the dense canopy of branches above meaning very little light penetrates the water surf…
Aquarium size
A tank with base measurements around 90 cm x 40 cm or more is recommended for a pair with larger quarters required for a group.
Maintenance
Provided adequate cover and structure is available this species is unfussy with regards to décor with ceramic flowerpots, lengths of plastic piping and other a…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22.2 – 28.9 °C pH: Wild specimens will require a value within the range 4.0 - 5.5 in order to thrive, but tank-raised individuals are normally mor…
Diet
Chiefly a predator feeding on small aquatic crustaceans, worms, insect larvae and other zooplankton. It can be a little picky in the aquarium and initially may…
Behaviour and compatibility
Given its rarity in the hobby, the emphasis should ideally be on captive reproduction and we strongly recommend maintaining it alone. However if you do intend …
Sexual dimorphism
When inbreeding condition, male has the more distinctive black and white striped markings that give this species its common name. Females are a more uniform pi…
Reproduction
Ivanacara spp. are bi-parental substrate spawners which prefer to utilise a cave if available, and breed readily in aquaria provided their basic requirements a…
Notes
This species was previously included in the genus Nannacara before being moved to the newly-erected taxon Ivanacara by Römer and Hahn (2006).
References
References
No references