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Name
Scientific name
Nannacara anomala
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Golden Dwarf Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The golden dwarf cichlid, Nannacara anomala, ranges from the Rio Aruka in Guyana to the lower Rio Marowijne in Suriname. It is often found …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
76mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 46 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 5–7.5
Hardness
Not recorded
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Guyana, Suriname
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
The natural range of this species extends from the Rio Aruka in Guyana to the lower Rio Marowijne in Suriname. Most of the ones in the trade are mass-produced …
Habitat
Often found inhabiting areas of flooded grassland in low-lying coastal areas.
Aquarium size
46 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm
Maintenance
Provide a well planted setup with bits of bogwood, driftwood or mopani wood to provide cover and spawning sites for these fish.
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 27 °C pH: Acidic, but can tolerate moderately alkaline - 6 to 7.5 Hardness: Prefer soft, but can tolerate moderately hard - from 3 to 8°dH.
Diet
It's naturally a micropredator, foraging for worms, insects and other invertebrates in the wild. Anomala should take dry foods, in which case a meaty Cichlid p…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful dwarf Cichlid. Can be kept in a community with most other peaceful fish. Female can be very aggressive indeed when protecting her fry, so if the …
Sexual dimorphism
Male is much bigger, generally exhibiting pale blues and reds whilst the smaller female tends to be yellow with a black lateral line on its flank. Female will …
Reproduction
Very simple. In merely adequate water conditions, a single male and female will very likely breed. Breeding is even easier in a larger tank with a number of fe…
Notes
Nannacara Anomala are widely available in the trade, and are generally regarded as an excellent beginner's fish. If a beginner is interested in keeping Cichlid…
References
References
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