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Nanacara bimaculata 3-4cm (Locally Bred)

$3999 CAD
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SKU: 62319911069470

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Nanacara bimaculata 3-4cm (Locally Bred)

Description

Common names: Two‑spot Dwarf Cichlid, Banded Dwarf Cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Northern South America (Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Colombia)
Drainage: Orinoco & coastal river systems

Natural Habitat

  • Shallow forest streams and flooded areas
  • Soft, acidic, tannin‑stained water
  • Sandy or muddy bottoms with leaf litter
  • Slow to moderate flow

Adult Size

  • Male: up to 7–8 cm (≈3 in)
  • Female: 5–6 cm (≈2–2.5 in)

Temperament

  • Generally peaceful for a cichlid
  • Territorial when breeding, especially females
  • Suitable for calm community tanks with space and cover

Best kept:

  • As a pair
  • Or in a species tank for breeding

Aquarium Requirements

Tank Size

  • Minimum 20 gallons for a pair
  • Larger tanks recommended for community setups

Water Parameters

  • Temperature: 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
  • pH: 5.5–7.0
  • Hardness: Soft to moderately soft (1–8 dGH)

Filtration

  • Gentle to moderate flow
  • Excellent biological filtration
  • Stable, clean water is essential

Aquascaping

  • Fine sand substrate (important for natural behavior)
  • Driftwood and root structures
  • Leaf litter (Indian almond, oak, beech)
  • Dense planting with shaded areas
  • Caves or coconut shells for spawning

Diet

Omnivorous with carnivorous preference

Recommended foods

  • Frozen/live:
    • Brine shrimp
    • Daphnia
    • Bloodworms (sparingly)
    • Blackworms
  • High‑quality micro pellets or granules
  • Occasional vegetable matter (spirulina-based foods)

Sexual Dimorphism

  • Males:
    • Larger
    • More elongated fins
    • Subtle blue/green iridescence
  • Females:
    • Smaller
    • Rounder body
    • Turn deep black with iridescent blue spotting when guarding eggs or fry (very striking)

Breeding Notes

  • Cave spawner
  • Female becomes highly territorial during breeding
  • Eggs hatch in 2–3 days
  • Free‑swimming fry in 5–7 days
  • Female provides most fry care; male may need removal in small tanks

Fry food

  • Infusoria (initially)
  • Baby brine shrimp
  • Microworms

Compatibility

Good tankmates

  • Small tetras (cardinals, embers)
  • Pencilfish
  • Corydoras (with caution during spawning)
  • Otocinclus

Avoid

  • Aggressive or large cichlids
  • Fin nippers
  • Very hard or alkaline setups

 

Specifications
  • Category
    Cichlids
  • Species Type
    Dwarf Cichlid
  • Water Temperature
    75°F to 82°F
  • Minimum Tank Size
    30 Gallons
  • Water pH Level
    Acidic, Neutral
  • Habitat Preference
    Planted Tanks, Rocky Tanks, Hiding Spots, Driftwood, Sandy Tanks
  • Behaviour
    Aggressive, Semi-aggressive, Solitary

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Nanacara bimaculata 3-4cm (Locally Bred)

$3999 CAD

Common names: Two‑spot Dwarf Cichlid, Banded Dwarf Cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Northern South America (Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Colombia)
Drainage: Orinoco & coastal river systems

Natural Habitat

  • Shallow forest streams and flooded areas
  • Soft, acidic, tannin‑stained water
  • Sandy or muddy bottoms with leaf litter
  • Slow to moderate flow

Adult Size

  • Male: up to 7–8 cm (≈3 in)
  • Female: 5–6 cm (≈2–2.5 in)

Temperament

  • Generally peaceful for a cichlid
  • Territorial when breeding, especially females
  • Suitable for calm community tanks with space and cover

Best kept:

  • As a pair
  • Or in a species tank for breeding

Aquarium Requirements

Tank Size

  • Minimum 20 gallons for a pair
  • Larger tanks recommended for community setups

Water Parameters

  • Temperature: 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
  • pH: 5.5–7.0
  • Hardness: Soft to moderately soft (1–8 dGH)

Filtration

  • Gentle to moderate flow
  • Excellent biological filtration
  • Stable, clean water is essential

Aquascaping

  • Fine sand substrate (important for natural behavior)
  • Driftwood and root structures
  • Leaf litter (Indian almond, oak, beech)
  • Dense planting with shaded areas
  • Caves or coconut shells for spawning

Diet

Omnivorous with carnivorous preference

Recommended foods

  • Frozen/live:
    • Brine shrimp
    • Daphnia
    • Bloodworms (sparingly)
    • Blackworms
  • High‑quality micro pellets or granules
  • Occasional vegetable matter (spirulina-based foods)

Sexual Dimorphism

  • Males:
    • Larger
    • More elongated fins
    • Subtle blue/green iridescence
  • Females:
    • Smaller
    • Rounder body
    • Turn deep black with iridescent blue spotting when guarding eggs or fry (very striking)

Breeding Notes

  • Cave spawner
  • Female becomes highly territorial during breeding
  • Eggs hatch in 2–3 days
  • Free‑swimming fry in 5–7 days
  • Female provides most fry care; male may need removal in small tanks

Fry food

  • Infusoria (initially)
  • Baby brine shrimp
  • Microworms

Compatibility

Good tankmates

  • Small tetras (cardinals, embers)
  • Pencilfish
  • Corydoras (with caution during spawning)
  • Otocinclus

Avoid

  • Aggressive or large cichlids
  • Fin nippers
  • Very hard or alkaline setups

 

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