Dwarf cichlids

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  • Aequidens sp. Atabapo

    Aequidens sp. Atabapo

    $44.99

    The Aequidens sp. Atabapo is a medium growing and vibrantly colored cichlid. In the wild, it inhabits warm, blackwater shallows in the Rio Atabapo in the Orinoco drainage along the Colombia/Venezuela border.  A hardy and colorful fish, they are relatively peaceful cichlids that will do best with other similarly sized cichlids or dither species like silver dollars or other large characins. They make a great addition to a large cichlid community aquarium.

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  • Golden Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

    Golden Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

    $19.99

    A brightly colored line bred variant of the popular Ram or Butterfly Dwarf Cichlid, the Golden Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a small, peaceful cichlid ideal for most community aquariums. With their vibrant coloration and elongated flowing fins they make an impressive display fish in a planted or aquascaped aquarium and will get along well with most tankmates. In the aquarium, they can be sensitive to fluctuating water quality and will do best in slightly soft water with frequent partial water changes. Like most cichlids they may fight among themselves for territory so a medium sized aquarium with plenty of cover and shelter is best to keep a group.

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  • Apistogramma sp. nadelstreifen

    Pinstripe Apisto (Apistogramma sp. nadelstreifen)

    $19.99

    The Pinstripe Apisto (Apistogramma sp. nadelstreifen) is found near Leticia, Colombia where it is often collected alongside Apistogramma bitaeniata. Like most Apistos, it is found in small forest pools and shallow reaches of flooded forest in warm, acidic water. A hardy and relatively peaceful species, they are ideal for smaller aquariums and do best with ample cover in the form of plants, driftwood, and small caves.

    Note on wild-collected Apistogramma sp.:
    While we will make our best efforts to select male/female pairs for customer orders, sexing small- and medium-sized wild Apistogramma is not always exact and we do not guarantee a particular sex ratio. We recommend buying these fish in larger groups if a particular ratio of males to females is desired.

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  • Borelli Apistogramma (Apistogramma borellii)

    Borelli Apistogramma (Apistogramma borellii)

    $29.99

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    A note on Apistogramma: Unless otherwise specified, Apistogramma are sold as unsexed individuals. We will make our best efforts to send pairs or a requested ratio of male to female but we do not guarantee sex on these fish. We recommend buying in groups to ensure adequate males and females for breeding.

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  • Super Red Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides)

    Super Red Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma cacatuoides)

    $29.99

    One of the most popular dwarf cichlids in the hobby, Apistgramma cacatuoides (also known as the Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid) is an attractive and interesting addition to smaller community aquarium. They have been bred in the hobby for decades, resulting in a number of color morphs and strains. Males of the Super Red strain display vivid red throughout the entire tail and dorsal fin. A hardy and relatively peaceful species, they are ideal for smaller aquariums and do best with ample cover in the form of plants, driftwood, and small caves.

    A note on Apistogramma: Unless otherwise specified, Apistogramma are sold as unsexed individuals. We will make our best efforts to send pairs or a requested ratio of male to female but we do not guarantee sex on these fish. We recommend buying in groups to ensure adequate males and females for breeding.

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  • Black Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi 'black')

    Black Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi ‘black’)

    Price range: $39.99 through $44.99

    A recently developed, beautiful line bred variant of the popular dwarf cichlid, the Black Ram is a small, peaceful cichlid ideal for most community aquariums. With their high contrast black body coloration with iridescent blue highlights, they make an impressive display fish in a planted or aquascaped aquarium and will get along well with most tankmates. In the aquarium, Black Rams can be sensitive to fluctuating water quality and will do best in slightly soft water with frequent partial water changes. Like most cichlids they may fight among themselves for territory so a medium sized aquarium with plenty of cover and shelter is best to keep a group.

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  • Giant Checkerboard (Crenicara punctulata)

    Giant Checkerboard / Hercules Cichlid (Crenicara punctulata)

    $19.99

    A rarely imported dwarf cichlid found throughout parts of the Amazon and Essequibo River basins in South America, the Giant Checkerboard or Hercules Cichlid is a colorful and entertaining species ideal for a small to medium planted or mixed species community aquarium. Like the more common Checkerboard Cichlid (D. filamentosus), these are a social dwarf cichlid, often found in large groups in the wild. They tend to stay close to the bottom level of the aquarium and will do best with sand substrate and plenty of cover in the form of driftwood, live plants, rockwork or caves.

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  • Araguaia Dwarf Acara (Laetacara araguaiae)

    Araguaia Dwarf Acara (Laetacara araguaiae)

    Price range: $22.99 through $26.99

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  • Double Red Agassizi Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma agassizi 'double red')

    Double Red Agassizi Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma agassizi ‘double red’)

    Price range: $14.99 through $29.99

    One of the most popular dwarf cichlids in the hobby, Apistogramma agassizi (also known as Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid) is an attractive and interesting addition to smaller community aquarium. They have been bred in the hobby for decades, resulting in a number of color morphs and strains, with the ‘Double Red’ strain being among the more colorful varieties. A widespread fish in the Amazon Basin, they have a number of wild color forms as well corresponding to different catch locations. A hardy and relatively peaceful species, they are ideal for smaller aquariums and do best with ample cover in the form of plants, driftwood, and small caves.

    Note on Apistogramma sp. sexes:
    While we will make our best efforts to select male/female pairs on request, we do not guarantee a particular sex ratio. We recommend buying these fish in larger groups if a particular ratio of males to females is desired.

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  • Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

    Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

    Price range: $10.99 through $34.99

    A spectacularly colored line bred variant of the popular Dwarf Cichlid, the Electric Blue Ram is a small, peaceful fish ideal for most community aquariums. With their uniform vivid blue coloration, they make an impressive display fish in a planted or aquascaped aquarium and will get along well with most tankmates. In the aquarium, they can be sensitive to fluctuating water quality and will do best in slightly soft water with frequent partial water changes. Like most cichlids they may fight among themselves for territory so a medium sized aquarium with plenty of cover and shelter is best to keep a group.

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  • Longfin Golden Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

    Longfin Golden Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

    $19.99

    A brightly colored line bred variant of the popular Ram or Butterfly Dwarf Cichlid, the Longfin Golden Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a small, peaceful cichlid ideal for most community aquariums. With their vibrant coloration and elongated flowing fins they make an impressive display fish in a planted or aquascaped aquarium and will get along well with most tankmates. In the aquarium, they can be sensitive to fluctuating water quality and will do best in slightly soft water with frequent partial water changes. Like most cichlids they may fight among themselves for territory so a medium sized aquarium with plenty of cover and shelter is best to keep a group.

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  • Keyhole Cichlid (Cleithracara maronii)

    Keyhole Cichlid (Cleithracara maronii)

    $29.99

    Known to be one of the more peaceful cichlids, the Keyhole Cichlid (Cleithracara maronii) is a great medium sized cichlid species for a community tank. These hardy fish will accept most frozen and dry foods.

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  • Royal Acara (Aequidens diadema)

    Royal Acara (Aequidens diadema)

    $174.99

    The Diadema Cichlid, or Royal Acara (Aequidens diadema), is a colorful, medium-sized cichlid found throughout the Amazon in a variety of habitat types. A hardy and colorful fish, they are fairly aggressive for their small adult size and are best kept with larger cichlids or dither species like silver dollars or other large characins. They make a great addition to a large cichlid community aquarium.

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  • Sale! Golden Dwarf Cichlid (Nannacara anomala)

    Golden Dwarf Cichlid (Nannacara anomala)

    Original price was: $19.99.Current price is: $17.99.

    Known to be one of the most peaceful cichlids, the Golden Dwarf Cichlid (Nannacara anomala) is a great dwarf cichlid species for the community tank or planted aquarium. These hardy fish will accept most frozen and dry foods.

  • Apistogramma agassizii

    Wild Agassizii Apistogramma (Apistogramma agassizii)

    $9.99

    One of the most popular dwarf cichlids in the hobby, Apistgramma agassizi (also known as Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid) is an attractive and interesting addition to smaller community aquarium. They have been bred in the hobby for decades, resulting in a number of color morphs and strains. A widespread fish in the Amazon Basin, they have a number of wild color forms as well corresponding to different catch locations. A hardy and relatively peaceful species, they are ideal for smaller aquariums and do best with ample cover in the form of plants, driftwood, and small caves.

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  • Three Stripe Apisto (Apistogramma trifasciata)

    Three Stripe Apisto (Apistogramma trifasciata)

    $29.99

    A beautiful dwarf cichlid, the popular Three Stripe Apisto (Apistogramma trifasciata) is a peaceful and active fish is found in the southern Amazon basin of Brazil and Paraguay. A hardy and undemanding species, males will develop a vivid blue body and red highlights on the dorsal fins when mature.

    A note on Apistogramma: Unless otherwise specified, Apistogramma are sold as unsexed individuals. We will make our best efforts to send pairs or a requested ratio of male to female but we do not guarantee sex on these fish. We recommend buying in groups to ensure adequate males and females for breeding.

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  • Apistogramma piaroa

    Apistogramma cf. piaroa

    $34.99

    Apistogramma piaroa is one of the more attractively colored Dwarf Cichlids in the hobby, with mature males displaying extended caudal fins and tall dorsal spines. A hardy and relatively peaceful species, they are ideal for smaller aquariums and do best with ample cover in the form of plants, driftwood, and small caves. In the wild, they inhabit warm, acidic, tannin-stained waters and an aquarium that replicates these conditions as closely as possible will result in optimal coloration and natural behavior.

    Note on wild-collected Apistogramma sp.:
    While we will make our best efforts to select male/female pairs for customer orders, sexing small- and medium-sized wild Apistogramma is not always exact and we do not guarantee a particular sex ratio. We recommend buying these fish in larger groups if a particular ratio of males to females is desired.

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  • Apistogramma macmasteri

    Apistogramma macmasteri

    $14.99

    A beautiful dwarf cichlid, the popular Apistogramma macmasteri is a peaceful and active fish is found in blackwater creeks and extreme shallow waters throughout the Llanos of South America. A hardy and undemanding species, males will develop vivid red and yellow patches on the ventral and caudal fins when mature.

    A note on Apistogramma: Unless otherwise specified, Apistogramma are sold as unsexed individuals. We will make our best efforts to send pairs or a requested ratio of male to female but we do not guarantee sex on these fish. We recommend buying in groups to ensure adequate males and females for breeding.

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  • Apistogramma personata

    Apistogramma cf. personata

    $44.99

    Note on wild-collected Apistogramma sp.:
    While we will make our best efforts to select male/female pairs for customer orders, sexing small- and medium-sized wild Apistogramma is not always exact and we do not guarantee a particular sex ratio. We recommend buying these fish in larger groups if a particular ratio of males to females is desired.

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  • Panduro Apisto (Apistogramma panduro)

    Panduro Apisto (Apistogramma panduro)

    $22.99

    The Panduro or Pandurini Apisto is one of the more attractively colored Dwarf Cichlids in the hobby, with mature males displaying a unique sky blue coloration. A hardy and relatively peaceful species, they are ideal for smaller aquariums and do best with ample cover in the form of plants, driftwood, and small caves.

    A note on Apistogramma: Unless otherwise specified, Apistogramma are sold as unsexed individuals. We will make our best efforts to send pairs or a requested ratio of male to female but we do not guarantee sex on these fish. We recommend buying in groups to ensure adequate males and females for breeding.

  • Ivanacara bimaculata

    Ivanacara bimaculata

    $29.99

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  • Apistogramma sp. Guaviare

    Apistogramma sp. Guaviare

    $19.99

    Note on wild-collected Apistogramma sp.:
    While we will make our best efforts to select male/female pairs for customer orders, sexing small- and medium-sized wild Apistogramma is not always exact and we do not guarantee a particular sex ratio. We recommend buying these fish in larger groups if a particular ratio of males to females is desired.

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  • Laetacara flavilabris

    Laetacara flavilabris

    $26.99

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  • Black Stripe Dwarf Cichlid (Taeniacara candidi)

    Black Stripe Dwarf Cichlid (Taeniacara candidi)

    $29.99

    The Black Stripe Dwarf Cichlid (Taeniacara candidi), also known as the Torpedo Cichlid, is considered to be one of the most unique dwarf cichlid species to keep. They are native to the Brazilian Amazon, extending from the Rio Negro basin to Rio Tapajos. Compared to most other dwarf cichlids, these fish have a slim, torpedo-shaped body and only grow up to 2.5 inches long. They are best kept as one pair per tank, as males can be highly territorial with one another, especially during spawning.

  • Red Neck Apisto (Apistogramma viejita "Red")

    Red Neck Apisto (Apistogramma viejita “Red”)

    Price range: $19.99 through $34.99

    The Red Neck Apisto (Apistogramma viejita “Red”) is a variant of the popular dwarf South American cichlid group. These fish are relatively small compared to many Apistos, growing up to only 2 inches! Red Neck Apistos are active, inquisitive fish who will spend lots of time exploring any nooks and crannies present in your tank. They are sexually dimorphic, with males and females differing in their equally bright colors at maturity, especially during mating. As with many apisto species, these fish will do best in groups and with fish of similar size and temperament.

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