Laetacara curviceps (Standard cichlid)

The Laetacara Curviceps is a freshwater fish from South America. It is up to the cichlid family and is often called "Dwarf Acara" because of its small size. The Laetacara Curviceps measures on average between 4 and 6 centimeters in length, although some individuals can reach up to 8 centimeters. The fish has a rounded and side -compressed body, with a wide head and a protractile mouth.

The Laetacara Curviceps is generally blue or green in color, with red or orange spots on the belly and fins. Fish also has black spots on the head and fins, which gives it a distinctive appearance. The Laetacara Curviceps is generally calm and peaceful, although it can be territorial when it happens.

Laetacara Curviceps is a gregarious fish and likes to live in a group. It is generally compatible with other peaceful fish and can be maintained in a community aquarium. Fish needs a medium -sized aquarium with sand floor, plants and hiding places to hide. Laetacara Curviceps is an omnivorous fish and needs a varied diet including pellets, living and frozen foods, as well as vegetables and plants.

The Laetacara Curviceps is an oviparous fish and reproduces by digging a nest in the sand or in the plants. The female lays eggs in the nest and the male fertilizes them. Parents take care of eggs and fry until they are independent. Laetacara Curviceps is a high species in captivity and is relatively easy to maintain in an aquarium.

Sexual dimorphism by very net especially visible on adults: smaller female with the shorter ventral fin, a little rounded, and a larger back stain.

Th exceeding as little as possible 8º F, pH around 6, temperature at 27-28º. Intensive parish before laying. The couple once formed, tends to stay united for a very long time. It begins to clean a stone or any other inclined support. The eggs are laid separate online, on an area of ​​2 to 3 cm 2. Eclosion after 2 days. Free swimming about 5 days later. Plankton in start -up, quickly completed by artemia nauplies. Parents provide careful care for young people for 2 or 3 weeks.