{"title":"South \u0026 Central American Cichlids","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew World cichlids from South and Central America.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"veil-tail-oscar","title":"Veil Tail Oscar","description":"\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eThe oscar is a large, intelligent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/species\/cichlids\" data-inline-link=\"species\/cichlids\" class=\"text-mk-teal underline-offset-2 hover:underline\"\u003ecichlid\u003c\/a\u003e that cruises the middle of a big tank. It is a fish for keepers past the beginner stage.Oscars are known for their personality and are often called wet pets. They learn to recognize their keeper and can be taught to take food from the hand. They will also follow movement at the front of the tank, which is unusual for a fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eCaring for the oscar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003ePlan for at least 75 gal (284 L) for a single adult oscar. It rearranges its tank, so use a sandy floor and secure decor. A few large pieces of \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#driftwood\" data-glossary-term=\"driftwood\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and rounded rocks give it cover. It usually uproots plants, so leave them out or keep them potted and sturdy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eThe oscar is adaptable but does best in soft to neutral water. Keep it at 68 to 82°F (20 to 28°C) and a \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#ph\" data-glossary-term=\"ph\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003epH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of 6.0 to 7.5. It is a heavy eater and a messy fish, so it needs strong \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#filtration\" data-glossary-term=\"filtration\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003efiltration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and regular large \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#water-change\" data-glossary-term=\"water-change\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003ewater changes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Make a big volume of clean, well-filtered water the priority, rather than a detailed scape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eFeed a quality cichlid pellet as the staple, with occasional prawn, mussel and earthworm. Avoid a diet of feeder fish or plain mammal meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eIt is usually kept singly or as a \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#pair-bond\" data-glossary-term=\"pair-bond\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003ebonded pair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, in a tank of its own or with big, sturdy tank mates. It is predatory and \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#territorial\" data-glossary-term=\"territorial\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eterritorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and it will swallow any fish small enough to fit in its mouth. It can bully companions, so anything kept with it must be too large to eat and able to hold its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eIt is a \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#substrate-spawner\" data-glossary-term=\"substrate-spawner\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003esubstrate spawner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. A pair cleans a flat rock, then guards the eggs and \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#fry\" data-glossary-term=\"fry\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003efry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e together. Breeding is hard, mostly because of the fish's size and the difficulty of pairing. Mismatched adults can fight fiercely rather than \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#spawn\" data-glossary-term=\"spawn\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003espawn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eThe oscar, Astronotus ocellatus, belongs to the cichlid \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#genus\" data-glossary-term=\"genus\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003efamily\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Cichlidae, and grows quickly when well fed. It is named for the ocellus, the eye-like orange-ringed spot at the base of the tail. That spot is thought to deflect attacks away from the real eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":54260354941221,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/VeilTailoscar2.jpg?v=1793059261"},{"product_id":"polleni-starry-night-cichlid","title":"Polleni Starry Night Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eParatilapia polleni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eStarry Night Cichlid, \u003cspan\u003ePolleni Cichlid, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Diamond Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMadagascar, Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 - 82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 7.2 - 8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 6 - 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGenerally peaceful but can become territorial, especially during breeding. Keep them with tankmates of similar size and temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eOmnivore; in the wild, they feed on a varied diet of small invertebrates, insects, and plant matter. In captivity, provide high-quality pellets, flakes, supplemented with live or frozen foods such as brine  shrimp, bloodworms, and plant-based options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eifficult to achieve in an aquarium but seems more accessible in an outdoor pond. A couple will form in a group of young fish. A male ready to breed darkens its color and digs a hole in the sand to accommodate the brood. When the female is ready, she deposits eggs there which the male fertilizes. Incubation lasts 48 hours. The parents watch over the eggs and then over the fry. They become very aggressive with intruders. The male should then be removed since the female can sometimes hunt the male and be too aggressive with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales may exhibit more intense coloration, have extensions of their dorsal and anal fins, have rounder heads and tend to be larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2.5\"","offer_id":54362871693605,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/IMG_1485.jpg?v=1793585759"},{"product_id":"gold-hi-fin-ram","title":"Gold Hi Fin Ram","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eGolden Hi Fin Ram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e3 - 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.5 - 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 0 - 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003epair will began to clean a flat stone prior to breeding. After, the female will deposit the eggs over the stone with the male following closely behind and fertilizing them. They will typically fertilize around 200 eggs. Hatching takes place in four days. The care of eggs and fry is shared by both parents. Feed fry brineshrimp, nauplii, microworm, and small fry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales have a slightly more elongated dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"2\"","offer_id":54366441308453,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/IMG_1403.jpg?v=1793504562"},{"product_id":"threadfin-acara-geophagus-heckelli","title":"Threadfin Acara - Geophagus Heckelli","description":"\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eThe threadfin acara is a medium-sized eartheater for a large tank with plenty of open sand. It is a fish for experienced keepers  In the threadfin acara, it is the female that digs the burrow and does much of the courting. That is the reverse of the usual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/species\/cichlids\" data-inline-link=\"species\/cichlids\" class=\"text-mk-teal underline-offset-2 hover:underline\"\u003ecichlid\u003c\/a\u003e arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eCaring for the threadfin acara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eA tank of at least 79 gal (300 L) gives a group of threadfin acaras space to sift, swim and sort out \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#territorial\" data-glossary-term=\"territorial\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eterritories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. A deep bed of fine, soft sand matters most, since it sifts the sand for food and digs into it to breed. Soft sand also protects its mouth. Add \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#driftwood\" data-glossary-term=\"driftwood\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, rocks and the odd cave, and leave open areas of sand for foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eAim for 75 to 86°F (24 to 30°C) and a \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#ph\" data-glossary-term=\"ph\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003epH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of 6.0 to 7.5. Feed sinking pellets along with frozen and \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#live-food\" data-glossary-term=\"live-food\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003elive foods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e such as \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#bloodworms\" data-glossary-term=\"bloodworms\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003ebloodworm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#brine-shrimp\" data-glossary-term=\"brine-shrimp\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003ebrine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eThe threadfin acara does well in a group with room to establish a loose hierarchy. It is mostly peaceful outside of breeding, but it can become \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#territorial\" data-glossary-term=\"territorial\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eterritorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and pushy when \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#spawn\" data-glossary-term=\"spawn\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003espawning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It generally coexists with robust, similarly sized tank mates such as larger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/species\/tetras\" data-inline-link=\"species\/tetras\" class=\"text-mk-teal underline-offset-2 hover:underline\"\u003etetras\u003c\/a\u003e, other calm cichlids and peaceful catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eIts breeding is unusual for a cichlid. A pair \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#spawn\" data-glossary-term=\"spawn\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003espawns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a chamber dug into the sand, reached through one or more long tunnels. The female lays her eggs deep inside and defends the burrow, while the male guards the entrances. Breeding in the aquarium is hard without a \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#deep-sand-bed\" data-glossary-term=\"deep-sand-bed\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003edeep sand bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the right conditions to trigger it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eThe threadfin acara, Acarichthys heckelii, is a member of the cichlid \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#genus\" data-glossary-term=\"genus\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003efamily\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Cichlidae. A long, trailing extension of its \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#dorsal-fin\" data-glossary-term=\"dorsal-fin\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003edorsal fin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e gives it the name threadfin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eIn the wild\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eThe threadfin acara ranges across the Amazon basin through Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Guyana. It lives over sand in slow rivers, lakes and flooded areas. The water there is warm, and it runs from soft and acidic to near neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":54366515822885,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/IMG_1464.jpg?v=1793505819"},{"product_id":"pearl-cichlid-geophagus-brasiliensis","title":"Pearl Cichlid - Geophagus Brasiliensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGeophagus brasiliensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003ePearl Cichlid, Pearlscale Cichlid, Mother of Pearl Cichlid, Pearl Eartheater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 - 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAmazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e7.0 - 8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003ean be aggressive if not given a large enough aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOmnivore, will eat flakes, pellets, freeze dried and live foods. Give them a varied diet with lots of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003easily bred; juveniles reaching 2 to 3 inches will begin pairing off and can be moved to a separate tank. They are a substrate spawner, and both parents will take part in caring for eggs and raising fry. Whey they are ready to spawn they will clean a spot on smooth rock or a flat piece of driftwood. The female will lay 150 to 200 eggs which the male will fertilize. The parents will guard the eggs until they hatch and the fry become free swimming. The f\u003cspan\u003ery need to be well fed, and water should be changed regularly. They can consume a range of foods including prepared fry food, blanched and cooled vegetables such as cucumber, and frozen meaty foods. While the adult parents will look after the fry until they become free swimming, the parents should be moved to another tank while their fry mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales grow larger than females, often significantly so, and most dominant specimens develop a nuchal hump \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eto some extent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":54370226929957,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/IMG_1480.jpg?v=1793585999"},{"product_id":"blood-red-parrot-cichlid","title":"Blood Red Parrot Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eRed Parrotfish, Blood Red Parrotfish, Blood Parrot Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72 - 82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 9 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e G\u003cspan\u003eenerally peaceful with other fish of similar size, but can be timid or bullied by other Cichlids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eales have pointed dorsal and anal fins, with female's fins being rounder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":54400094503205,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/IMG_1559.jpg?v=1793921334"},{"product_id":"yellow-parrot-cichlid","title":"Yellow Parrot Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e (The Yellow Parrot Cichlid is a hybrid fish that is the result of a successful spawn between the Midas Cichlid and the Synspilum Cichlid.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eYellow Parrot Cichlid, Yellow Parrotfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 72 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 9 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful; y\u003cspan\u003eellow parrots should not be housed with aggressive fish since they are unprepared to compete for food or territory in the aquarium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales are typically larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":54400104890661,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/Upload-from-mobile-1793921809_IMG_1558.jpg?v=1793921824"},{"product_id":"polar-blue-parrot","title":"Polar Blue Parrot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCichlasoma sp. var\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(The Polar Blue Convict Cichlid is not a fish found in nature. It is a man-made hybrid fish produced from breeding a King Kong Parrot Cichlid, another man-made hybrid, with a standard Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePolar Blue Parrotfish, Polar Blue Convict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 72 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 5 - 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-a\u003cspan\u003eggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales typically grow larger than females, and their dorsal and anal fins will get more pointed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":54400112689445,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/Upload-from-mobile-1793922155_IMG_1557.jpg?v=1793922175"},{"product_id":"platinum-parrot-fish","title":"Platinum Parrot Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ecientific Name:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCichlasoma sp. var\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(The Parrot Cichlid\u003cspan\u003e is\u003c\/span\u003e a hybrid fish that is the result of a successful spawn between the platinum convict cichlid and the parrot cichlid.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePlatinum Parrot Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7 - 10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e65 gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 72 - 82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5 - 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e 9 - 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-a\u003cspan\u003eggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eThey are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eGender: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eMales are typically larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":54401627291941,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/Upload-from-mobile-1793942069_IMG_1563.jpg?v=1793942150"},{"product_id":"agassizi-dwarf-cichlid","title":"Agassizi Dwarf Cichlid","description":"\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eCare at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-glance-cells=\"\" class=\"mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\"\u003eTemperature72–84°F22–29°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"normal-case\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\"\u003eAdult size3.5 in9 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\"\u003eMinimum tank20 gal75 L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 border-t border-white\/8 pt-3.5 pb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#temperament\" data-glossary-term=\"temperament\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMostly peaceful\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 border-t border-white\/8 pt-3.5 pb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#social-behavior\" data-glossary-term=\"social-behavior\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSocial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 border-t border-white\/8 pt-3.5 pb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#swim-level\" data-glossary-term=\"swim-level\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eSwim level\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBottom\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 border-t border-white\/8 pt-3.5 pb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#difficulty\" data-glossary-term=\"difficulty\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMedium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 border-t border-white\/8 pt-3.5 pb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#breeding\" data-glossary-term=\"breeding\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCave spawner · Hard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 border-t border-white\/8 pt-3.5 pb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#rarity\" data-glossary-term=\"rarity\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eRarity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRare\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 border-t border-white\/8 pt-3.5 pb-4\"\u003eFamilyCichlidae\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 border-t border-white\/8 pt-3.5 pb-4 col-span-1 @xl:col-span-1\"\u003eOriginBrazil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eAgassiz's dwarf cichlid is a small, mostly peaceful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/species\/cichlids\" data-inline-link=\"species\/cichlids\" class=\"text-mk-teal underline-offset-2 hover:underline\"\u003ecichlid\u003c\/a\u003e for the bottom of a planted, soft-water tank. It needs a little more skill than the easiest fish. Agassiz's dwarf cichlid comes in several color forms tied to where it was collected. Red, blue and yellow tail variants all show up in the trade. Two fish that look quite different can still be the same species, just from different river systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eCaring for the Agassiz's dwarf cichlid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eKeep one male Agassiz's dwarf cichlid with one or two females, in a tank of 20 gal (75 L) or more. Use plants and wood to give plenty of broken sightlines, over sand and \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#botanicals\" data-glossary-term=\"botanicals\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eleaf litter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Give each female her own cave, such as a coconut shell, to hold as a \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#territorial\" data-glossary-term=\"territorial\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eterritory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eSoft, acidic water at 72 to 84°F (22 to 29°C) and a \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#ph\" data-glossary-term=\"ph\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003epH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of 5.5 to 7.0 keeps them in good shape. Feed small live and frozen foods such as \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#brine-shrimp\" data-glossary-term=\"brine-shrimp\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003ebrine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#daphnia\" data-glossary-term=\"daphnia\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003edaphnia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#micro-pellets\" data-glossary-term=\"micro-pellets\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003emicro pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as backup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eThey spend most of their time low in the tank, picking through the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#substrate\" data-glossary-term=\"substrate\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003esubstrate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. They are mostly peaceful but get protective around a \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#spawn\" data-glossary-term=\"spawn\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003espawn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eMales grow larger and more colorful than females. The species \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#spawn\" data-glossary-term=\"spawn\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003espawns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in caves and is often polygamous, with one male tending the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#territorial\" data-glossary-term=\"territorial\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eterritories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of several females. The female guards the eggs and \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#fry\" data-glossary-term=\"fry\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003efry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and breeding at home is difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eAgassiz's dwarf cichlid is an Apistogramma in the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#genus\" data-glossary-term=\"genus\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003efamily\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cichlidae, with a long tail. It is not considered threatened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mt-11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.1] text-pretty text-mk-heading\"\u003eIn the wild\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-3 text-[16px] leading-[1.65] text-pretty whitespace-pre-line text-mk-body\"\u003eAgassiz's dwarf cichlid comes from the Amazon basin in Brazil, where it lives in slow streams, river edges and floodplain pools. The bottom is covered in \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tankbud.com\/glossary#botanicals\" data-glossary-term=\"botanicals\" class=\"underline decoration-mk-faint decoration-dotted decoration-1 underline-offset-4 outline-offset-2 hover:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:rounded-[2px] focus-visible:decoration-mk-teal focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-mk-teal\"\u003eleaf litter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the water is warm, soft and acidic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-landing-section=\"\" class=\"mt-16 border-b border-white\/8 pb-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"@3xl:grid @3xl:grid-cols-[260px_minmax(0,1fr)] @3xl:items-start @3xl:gap-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-mono text-[11px] leading-none font-medium tracking-[0.16em] text-mk-faint uppercase\"\u003eWeekly picks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-mk-serif text-[28px] leading-[1.05] text-pretty text-mk-heading @3xl:text-[36px] mt-3\"\u003eTank mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4 @3xl:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-[16px] leading-[1.6] text-pretty text-mk-body\"\u003eThe Agassiz's dwarf cichlid is a mostly peaceful, social species that keeps to the bottom. These picks share a community profile with it, are safe together in both directions, and overlap on water type, temperature and pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Premier Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"1.5\"","offer_id":54402161017125,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/files\/Upload-from-mobile-1793948624_IMG_1091.png?v=1793948686"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6071\/0437\/collections\/pt-banner-south-central-american-cichlids.jpg?v=1793123273","url":"https:\/\/www.premiertropicals.com\/collections\/south-central-american-cichlids.oembed","provider":"Premier Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}