Dicentrarchus Dwarf Cichlid (Biotoecus dicentrarchus)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameBiotoecus dicentrarchus

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asBiotoecus dicentrarchus

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

DietCarnivore

Adult size2 in

Minimum tank size15 gallons

Water parametersTemp 78-86°F, pH 4.0-6.0, GH 0-3 dGH

Appearance

Slim small cichlid with subtle blue iridescence and fine markings; the Orinoco counterpart to B. opercularis.

Difficulty and care for the Dicentrarchus Dwarf Cichlid

Hard

Origin and habitat

Venezuela/Colombia (Orinoco basin)

Keeper notes

Peaceful and very delicate; needs pristine soft acidic water. Only mildly territorial when spawning.

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