Acara - Aequidens diadema
Acara ( common name )
Aequidens diadema ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 10 - 12 cm ( 3.94 - 4.72 in )
- pH of water: 6.6 - 7.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 8 - 20 °N
- Recommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C ( 71.6 - 82.4 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): aggressive to smaller (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Food and feeding
Quality flakes or cichlid pellets should provide the staple diet. They will also need treats of live or frozen foods to keep them in top condition. Blood worms and brine shrimp are ideal.
Origin
South America; they are to be found in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.
Sexing
The males will have extended dorsal and anal fins. They usually display a brighter colouration as well.
Breeding
Provide flat stones or similar to act a spawning sites in the aquarium. 200-300 eggs will be laid at the spawning site and once fertilised, both parents will take the eggs into their mouths for brooding. After 8 days the fry should be released and free swimming, at this stage they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 10 years.
Short description
These are classed as a peaceful species but can become aggressive during spawning. It is better to keep a pair of these alone in the tank to prevent this. Rocks and wood should be added to the tank.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
Quality flakes or cichlid pellets should provide the staple diet. They will also need treats of live or frozen foods to keep them in top condition. Blood worms and brine shrimp are ideal.
Origin
South America; they are to be found in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.
Sexing
The males will have extended dorsal and anal fins. They usually display a brighter colouration as well.
Breeding
Provide flat stones or similar to act a spawning sites in the aquarium. 200-300 eggs will be laid at the spawning site and once fertilised, both parents will take the eggs into their mouths for brooding. After 8 days the fry should be released and free swimming, at this stage they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 10 years.
Short description
These are classed as a peaceful species but can become aggressive during spawning. It is better to keep a pair of these alone in the tank to prevent this. Rocks and wood should be added to the tank.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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