Dwarf Cichlids

The Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid origniates from South America and is widespread in the Amazon regions of Brazil and Peru. They prefer a planted tank, with rock or bogwood caves and soft/fine substrate. They can be kept in a community tank, but they will become territorial when spawning. Water temperature required is 24-28C (75-82F) and the water will need to be soft and acidic, pH 5.5 - 6.8 preferred. Although the fish are more likely to look their best and breed in their preferred water, they will usually adapt to slightly harder and alkaline water in the aquarium.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlids will take dry foods such as flake and small granular foods, but live or frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae are preferred.

There are several color variations of this species available, such as the popular "Double Red".

Macmaster's Dwarf Cichlid originates from South America and prefers a planted tank, with rock or bogwood caves. They are generally compatible with other fishes and more peaceful than larger cichlids, but they will become territorial when spawning.

Water temperature needs to be 24-28C (75-82F) and the water needs to be soft and acidic (pH 5.5 - 6.8). Although the fish are more likely to look their best and breed in their preferred water, they will usually adapt to slightly harder alkaline water in the aquarium.

Macmaster Dwarf Cichlids will take dry foods, but live or frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae will be preferred.

Native to the South American Amazon basin, the Cockatoo prefers a planted tank, with rock or bogwood caves. It is generally compatible with other aquarium fish, but they will become territorial when spawning. They can be kept in a general community tank setup, but allow space for territories if other dwarf cichlids are included.

The ideal water temperature is 24-28C (75-82F) and the water should be soft and acidic (pH 5.5 - 6.8) preferred, although this species is more tolerant of slightly alkaline water than others.

The Cockatoo will usually take dry foods, but live or frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae will be preferred.

This is a popular and commonly available fish and several color forms are available, such as the popular "Super Red" and "Double Red" varieties.