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Nannacara anomala Golden Dwarf Cichlid
Nannacara anomala
Origin: Guyana
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Water Parameters
Temperature22–26 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
49
GH (Hardness)2–12 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–6 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 7 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; females aggressive when guarding fry
About
Nannacara anomala is an underappreciated dwarf cichlid from Guyana with beautiful metallic golden-green iridescence in males and fascinating parental care behaviour. Hardy and adaptable.
Care Guide
pH 6.0–7.5, temp 22–26°C. Provide caves and dense planting. Female turns black-and-yellow when guarding fry. Feed micro-pellets, Daphnia, Cyclops.
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