Yellow-spotted Dwarf Cichlid

Laetacara fulvopunctata

Familie : Cichlidae

FischSüßwasserdwarf cichlid

A discreet but elegant dwarf cichlid, recognizable by its yellow spots on the flanks. It is peaceful and suitable for community tanks.

IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Biome
Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Beschreibung

Laetacara fulvopunctata reaches about 7 cm. Its body is elongated with a gray-brown base color and a series of yellow spots aligned horizontally on the flanks. The fins are transparent with bluish reflections. Males are slightly larger and more colorful. It is a calm fish that spends much time sifting through the substrate for food. It forms monogamous pairs and spawns on hard surfaces. In the aquarium, it cohabits well with other peaceful species.

Lebensraum

Region :

Clear, acidic rivers and streams with sandy substrate and areas of dense vegetation.

Verbreitung :

Empfohlene Parameter

Temperatur2428 °C
pH67.5
GH210 °dGH
KH15 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Pflege

Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
60 L
Min. Gruppe
2
Endgröße
7 cm
Lebenserwartung
4 Jahre
Wesen
Paisible
Vermehrung

Pflegehinweise

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-10. A minimum 60-liter tank for a pair. Provide sandy substrate, driftwood, and plants. Varied diet: small pellets, brine shrimp, bloodworms. Compatible with tetras, corydoras, and other dwarf cichlids. Avoid aggressive fish. Regular water changes. Breeding is possible with stable parameters; the female lays eggs on a stone or leaf.

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