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Araguaia Dwarf Acara - (Laetacara araguaiae)

Araguaia Dwarf Acara - (Laetacara araguaiae)

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Araguaia Dwarf Acara - (Laetacara araguaiae)
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🐟 Araguaia Dwarf Acara - (Laetacara araguaiae)

The Araguaia Dwarf Acara (Laetacara araguaiae) is a peaceful and colorful dwarf cichlid species native to the Araguaia River Basin in Brazil. Known for its vibrant blue and yellow highlights, calm temperament, and manageable size, this species is an excellent choice for planted community aquariums.


🌊 Tank Setup

  • 🏠 Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a pair.
  • 🌿 Provide plenty of plants, driftwood, and caves to mimic their natural habitat and offer shelter.
  • 💡 Moderate lighting to enhance their colors and encourage plant growth.

🍽️ Diet

  • 🍤 Omnivorous — enjoys a variety of quality flake or pellet foods, supplemented with live or frozen options like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.

⚖️ Temperament

  • 🐠 Generally peaceful; can be kept with other small, non-aggressive fish. Mild territorial behavior may occur during breeding.

🧠 Behavior & Care

  • 🌡️ Water temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C).
  • 💧 pH: 6.0–7.5.
  • 📏 Grows up to 3 inches (7.5 cm).
  • 👩‍👩‍👦 Best kept in pairs or small groups in community settings.

📋 At a glance

🔖 Scientific Name Laetacara araguaiae
🐟 Common Name Araguaia Dwarf Acara
🌎 Origin Brazil (Araguaia River Basin)
📏 Size Up to 3 inches (7.5 cm)
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
💧 pH Range 6.0–7.5
🐟 Temperament Peaceful
🏠 Tank Size 20+ gallons
🍽️ Diet Omnivore
🎯 Experience Beginner–Intermediate

💡 A hardy and colorful choice for aquarists seeking a peaceful South American cichlid that thrives in a well-planted aquarium and gets along with a variety of tank mates.

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