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Name
Scientific name
Nannacara taenia
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Striped Dwarf Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The striped dwarf cichlid, Nannacara taenia, is known only from the area around Belém in Pará state, Brazil. A fairly shy fish of small, de…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
0–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Capim, Guamá
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Known only from the area around Belém in the state of Pará, Brazil.
Habitat
Small, densely planted streams.
Aquarium size
60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres
Maintenance
Well planted tank with moderate water flow. Bogwood and branches can be used for decor. Sandy subtrate is preferred. Lighting should not be too strong.
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C. Middle of this range is ideal. pH: 6.0 - 7.0 (6.5 is optimum) Hardness: Up to 10° although, the softer the water is, the better.
Diet
Not a fussy eater in captivity and well accept a range of dried and prepared foods. Ensure live and frozen foods such as bloodworm and brineshrimp are offered …
Behaviour and compatibility
Fairly shy species, so tankmates should be restricted to peaceful community fish. Small tetras, barbs and corydoras catfish are ideal.
Sexual dimorphism
Male is the smaller fish. Female has an secondary line running parallel to the main lateral marking. This is absent in the male. The female adopts much darker …
Reproduction
Moderately difficult for a cichlid, due to their shy nature it can be a challenge to make the fish feel at ease enough to breed. Unlikely to breed in a communi…
Notes
Nannacara taenia is rarely seen for sale in local aquatic stores. Largely, because it is a fairly unremarkable fish, tending towards a drab brown appearance. Y…
References
References
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