Golden Dwarf Cichlid

Remarks:  The golden dwarf cichlid, also known as the golden eye cichlid, is a fantastic dwarf cichlid that can be excellent for expert and beginner fish keepers alike. They are notably hardy and present some amazing color for their size. Mature males look like miniature versions of the popular electric blue acara with their own electric blue scales. Their yellow fins grow longer compared to females with their anal and dorsal fins coming to a point and accented by an orange edge along the top and bottom of the fin. Mature females are a vibrant yellow with a black stripe along their lateral line and take on a checkerboard pattern with black fins when ready to breed or guarding fry. Juveniles typically are gray or tan until they mature.   The golden dwarf cichlid will occasionally dig and sift sand for food so a substrate of soft sand is heavily recommended. The tank should also be furnished with several caves or nooks to protect and spawn in. Cichlid caves, overturned flower pots, and l