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Thayeri Dwarf Acara - (Laetacara thayeri)
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🐟 Thayeri Dwarf Acara – (Laetacara thayeri) – Peaceful South American Cichlid for Sale

The Thayeri Dwarf Acara (Laetacara thayeri) is a small, peaceful South American cichlid native to the slow-moving waters of the Amazon Basin. Known for its subtle beauty, iridescent scales, and gentle temperament, this species is perfect for planted community aquariums. Thayeri Dwarf Acaras display a shimmering silver-to-bronze body with faint vertical bars and red or blue highlights on the fins. They are hardy, adaptable, and ideal for aquarists seeking a manageable cichlid that’s both attractive and non-aggressive.


🔎 Quick Facts – Thayeri Dwarf Acara (Laetacara thayeri)

  • 📛 Common Name: Thayeri Dwarf Acara
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Laetacara thayeri
  • 🌍 Origin: Amazon Basin, South America
  • 🎨 Appearance: Silver-bronze body with faint vertical bars; iridescent scales; red or blue fin accents
  • 📏 Max Size: 3–4 inches (7.5–10 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Occasionally available; valued for peaceful nature and easy care

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful; suitable for community aquariums with small, non-aggressive tankmates
  • 🐟 Best kept in pairs or small groups
  • 🌿 Shows natural curiosity and gentle territorial displays during breeding

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 20+ gallons
  • 🪵 Provide driftwood, caves, and plants for shelter
  • 🌿 Thrives in planted aquariums with soft, acidic water
  • 💡 Moderate lighting to highlight iridescent scales

💧 Water Parameters – Thayeri Dwarf Acara Care

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
  • 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet – Omnivorous Cichlid

  • 🐟 High-quality cichlid flakes or micro pellets
  • 🦐 Frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia
  • 🌽 Vegetable matter such as spirulina flakes or blanched greens

📋 Thayeri Dwarf Acara Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Amazon Basin, South America
📏 Max Size 3–4 inches
😇 Temperament Peaceful
🏠 Tank Size 20+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous – flakes, pellets, frozen/live foods, vegetables
🎯 Ideal For Planted community tanks, peaceful cichlid setups

✨ Highlight:
The Thayeri Dwarf Acara is a beautiful, easy-to-keep dwarf cichlid that combines peaceful temperament, manageable size, and subtle iridescent colors, making it perfect for planted community aquariums.

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