Tank setup
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Golden Dwarf Cichlid. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Cichlids
Uncommon
Golden Dwarf Cichlid
Nannacara anomala
Nannacara anomala
Temperature
22° - 27 °C
Max size
8 cm
Min tank
60 L
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A hardy South American dwarf cichlid; males shimmer metallic green-gold while brooding females turn a dramatic chequered brown. Undemanding compared with most Apistogramma.
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Everything you need to keep Golden Dwarf Cichlid healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Golden Dwarf Cichlid. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 22–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Golden Dwarf Cichlid is carnivore — frozen and live foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Golden Dwarf Cichlid is generally peaceful; fiercely protective when breeding. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful; fiercely protective when breeding tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Golden Dwarf Cichlid vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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