Flag acara (Laetacara curviceps)

Scientific name: Laetacara curviceps Ahl, 1923

Flag acara (Laetacara curviceps)

The Flag acara (Laetacara curviceps) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 5.2–7.5. Native range: South America, Amazon River basin, in lower portions of tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil.

Flag acara care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
5.2–7.5
Hardness
5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Max. length 10 cm TL. Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Laetacara curviceps
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.6
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.2 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Amazon River basin, in lower portions of tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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