Golden eyed dwarf cichlid

[Matt @ ScapeEasy]

Anyone heard of these before? They have them in my LFS and I'd not seen them before. Max size stated as 6cm. Similar temperament and requirements to rams I was told... think I might have to snap them up while their available!

My phone camera really didn't focus sorry!

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,
They are easy to keep, the female is a bit feisty when she has fry, other than that pretty calm. <"Nannacara anomala"> is their scientific name.

If you are after a pair, look really closely at the "females", sub-dominant males will look more female like. If you get a small fish, not very blue fish, without extensions to the dorsal and anal fins, it is a female.

cheers Darrel

 

[alto]

Most likely
Nannacara anomala


Seriously Fish has a basic profile
Aquarium Glaser has photos of several Nannacara species
Apistogramma.com offers some reading

TFH article

 

[alto]

They are easy to keep,

Have you purchased/kept these recently?
I’ve observed them dwindling away in shop tanks (no suitable tank so I’ve not kept them) - Asian farm stock - which surprised me as I’d read they were easy keepers

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Have you purchased/kept these recently?

Not for a long time.

cheers Darrel

 

[Matt @ ScapeEasy]

Thanks all, I'll be getting a pair this weekend

 

[Macman6]

I'd get a Trio 1M 2F otherwise theyll beat eachother up

 

[alto]

What tank do you have available for them?
Decor?

 

[Matt @ ScapeEasy]

Its a nature aquarium style triangular layout. 220litre tank.