Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters) for a pair or trio
• Compatibility: Best kept with other small, peaceful, soft-water fish that occupy different levels of the water column. Avoid fin-nippers or overly boisterous species. Good tankmates include small tetras, rasboras, and peaceful catfish (e.g., Corydoras).
• Special requirements: Requires a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots, such as caves (coconut shells, terracotta pots), driftwood, and leaf litter (e.g., Indian almond leaves) to mimic their natural blackwater habitat. Substrate should be fine sand. Excellent water quality is paramount, with regular small water changes. They are sensitive to nitrates.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-29°C (73-84°F)

pH level

4.5-6.5

Hardness

0-5 dGH (very soft to soft)

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