Dwarf Cichlid
Dwarf cichlids any cichlid fish which does not exceed 14 cm in size in their adult state in aquariums are called dwarf cichlids.
Dwarf cichlid. This species of dwarf cichlid is quite hardy and can adapt to many different environments making them more straightforward to take care of than some other species of dwarfs. Scarlet badis up to 1 inch 6 99 5 99 read more 11 out of stock. Dwarf cichlids are pretty friendly fish that can dispaly wonderful colours and personailities.
South american dwarf cichlids include apistogramma apistogrammoides biotoecus crenicara dicrossus laetacara nannacara mikrogeophagus and taeniacara. Showing 1 25 of 38 results. Dwarf cichlid still have the parental instincts of their species but are much easier to care for especially in a large tank.
However often size is not the only criterion besides this the fish should have a fairly peaceful character the ability to get along even with smaller species and not cause serious harm to the aquarium plants do not dig soil etc. Electric blue ram mikrogeophagus ramirezi 9 99. In south america this means the species of the genera apistogramma apistogrammoides nannacara ivanacara laetacara dicrossus crenicara biotoecus and mikrogeophagus.
Dwarf cichlids are small members of the cichlid family. There are more species of apistogramma than the others combined but the blue ram cichlid mikrogeophagus ramirezi is not only the most popular and widely kept dwarf cichlid but an all time favorite among all tropical fish. The size and peaceful nature mean that they can be enjoyed by hobbyists with smaller tanks as well as the more serious aquarist.
Wild apistogramma cacatuoides apistogramma cacatuiodes 10 99 9 99. Showing all 18 results 14 out of stock. Dwarf cichlids is the term used for all members of the cichlid family cichlidae whose maximum eventual size does not exceed 10 cm.
Home aquarium shop freshwater tropical fish dwarf cichlids. The group of dwarf cichlids actually originate from both central and south america as well as west africa. Some varieties such as the apistogramma and pelvicachromis are almost universally accepted as dwarfs.
German blue ram mikrogeophagus ramirezi 7 99. Dwarf cichlids although closely related to their larger cousins are much easier to care for and are far less aggressive to tankmates and each other than their larger counterparts. Scarlet badis up to 2 inches 8 99 7.
Generally dwarfs are considered to be 3 inches and under but each individual has their own opinion and exceptions to the rule. The cockatoo cichlid is an excellent community fish. The cockatoo cichlid is one of the more colourful fish of all the dwarf cichlids.
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