Golden Dwarf Cichlid – Nannacara anomala

The golden dwarf cichlid (Nannacara anomala) is a very nice little cichlid that is suitable for beginners who want to keep their first cichlid. The species is native to South America where it is found in Guyana and Surinam. These cichlids are mainly found in rivers and creeks. Coburg Aquarium provide Live Fishdelivery to your door, 100% safe and secure.

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Features ofGolden Dwarf Cichlids:

• Mature males display an overall iridescent blue sheen with some yellow fins. Females are more yellow in color, but they display a very attractive checkerboard pattern during spawning
• The Golden Dwarf Cichlid is extremely hardy and is very easy to breed in the aquarium

The Best Aquarium Size for Cichlid:

The minimum tank size forGolden DwarfCichlids is 75L. Note that several females should be kept per male in order to reduce harassment, and only one male should be kept in the colonyunless the tank is300L large,and contains numerous visual barriers amongst the dcor. The tank should have more horizontal than vertical space.

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Tank Mate Compatibility:

This Golden Dwarf cichlid is generally compatible with other peaceful fish as long as it has plenty of room. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning.Dont add dwarf shrimp, little snails, or other invertebrates since they can be food for your fish.

Great tank mates for Cichlid include:

• Plecos
• Rainbowfish
• Small Catfish
• Bristlenose Catfish
• Cardinal Tetra

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Feeding :

A quality cichlid pellet, cichlid flakes, and cichlid staple that should be the foundation of their diet along with supplements of meat and vegetables. Live insects that sink to the bottom are also good, as are live or frozen cichlid food, brine shrimp and Daphnia, or common water fleas.

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Golden DwarfCichlid Fish Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Filters are preferable. These fish can take a decent current, so almost any filtration system will work.

Heater

Thesetropicalfish will need warmer water, so aheater is recommended in some states in Australia. Athermometer is also preferableto ensure the temperature is correct.

Lighting

Artificial lighting isoptional, cichlids may like a system that dims or can be customized to match their native habitat.

Plants for Cichlid

Live plants are a great idea. You should choose only hardy plants because cichlids have a habit of digging.

• Cryptocoryne
• Java Moss
• Round Leaf Ludy
• Gold Pennywort
• Narrow Lugwida
• Vallisneria
• Anubias
• Double Assorted Anubias Driftwood

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Decorations for Cichlid

The Golden Dwarf Cichlid will thrive in an aquarium with a plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations.

• Fish Finatix Breeding Tunnels
• Aqua One Ornaments Collections
• Kazoo ornaments collections

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Substrate

Coral Sand with some rockery is best to emulate their natural habitat.

• Kirby Sand
• Kirby Pebbles

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