Fishkeeping - Caresheets - Red-breasted flag cichlid (Red-breasted acara)

Red-breasted flag cichlid
Alternative Name(s): Red-breasted acara
Scientific Name(s): Laetacara dorsgera
Category: Cichlid
Difficulty:
Maximum Size: 8cms
Minimum Tank Volume: 55 litres
Minimum Tank Size: 20x12x12 inch
Water Temperature Range: 24-29°C
Water pH Range: 5.5-7.5
Water Hardness Range: 5-12 dGH

General Information:	Cute little cichlid with basic cream and black colour that changes according to mood , from blues to greens and reds, even purples on the underbelly in and chin. White moustache. Tough little fish, adaptable and forgiving of beginners errors for a cichlid.Small territory, and variable, but usually peaceful temperament.
Tank Requirements:	See Minimum Tank Volume and Minimum Tank Size above
Diet Requirements:	Carnivorous for the most part, frozen livefoods, cichlid pellets for carnivores, sinking granules, chopped shellfish, and tiny fish pieces. Will eat fry, tiny shrimp and fish.
Compatibility:	Reasonable cage mate for rams, and small but not tiny tetras. Territorial at breeding times, multiple specimens in 30 gal plus tanks or one pair in smaller aquaria.
Recommendations:	Nicely planted tank reflective of Amazon or swamp conditions, plenty of cover to avoid occasional territorial disputes.
Common Problems:	Few , subordinate stress, usually very healthy though wild specimens may have to be treated for parasites. Stressed by larger cichlids.
Similar Species:	Laetacara curviceps, identical care, also a good fish. Most acaras are much bigger, though similar when young.
Sexing:	Both sexes have dorsal spot though that of females is often larger, males slightly larger overall ,more intense belly colour. Females plumper. Behaviour and avid pair bonding usually settles the issue
Breeding:	Prolific, under optimum care and livefood provision. Egg layer, flat rocks, horizontal leaves. 60 eggs , fry require meaty tiny foods (artemia) and aufwuchs.

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