Red Breasted Acara (Laetacara dorsigera)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameLaetacara dorsigera

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asDorsigera, Redbreast Flag Cichlid

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

Dietomnivore

Adult size3 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 73-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 3-12 dGH

Appearance

Compact body with a 'smiling' mouthline and a red-flushed breast and belly when in breeding condition; blue facial flecks and a dark flank spot.

Difficulty and care for the Red Breasted Acara

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Paraguay and Parana basins, South America

Keeper notes

Peaceful, shy dwarf acara; mildly territorial only when breeding. Will eat small shrimp and fry. Keep with calm tankmates. Forms devoted monogamous breeding pairs.

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