Dwarf Flag Cichlid

Remarks: Dwarf Flag Cichlids (Laetacara curviceps), also known as Smiling Acaras (from the Latin Laetus, meaning "happy"), are small cichlids from Brazil. They are peaceful and extremely colorful, making them a great breeding project or tankmate for other South American dwarves and schooling fish. Parents will take turns cleaning a piece of slate or rock on the substrate to use as a spawning ground. Pairs can be kept comfortably in a 10 gallon tank, but a 20 gallon or more would be preferable to avoid any aggression during courtship. Scientific Name: Laetacara curviceps Common Name: Dwarf Flag Cichlid Max Size: 3" pH: 5.0-8.0 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Peaceful Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods Compatibility: Schooling fish, plecos, small catfish, livebearers, rainbowfish. Tank Mate Options: Cardinal Tetra Super Red Bushynose Pleco Phoenix Tetra