Floating plants are also useful for providing shade and shelter for vulnerable fry. There are many different and attractive color morphs of Apistogramma dwarf cichlids.
Multis are very appealing little cichlids. Although they lack the beautiful colors many other dwarf cichlid varieties have, these fascinating little fish make up for that in many other ways. Unlike some other cichlids that must be kept in pairs, Neolamprologus multifasciatus are happy living in harems, even in a small aquarium, and they will tolerate most peaceful tank mates.
These appealing little fish have one extremely interesting trait: they like to form small territories around snail shells! Golden dwarf cichlids are beautiful little fish with gorgeous golden and blue coloring. Their hardiness and suitability for a peaceful community tank make them the ideal choice for someone wanting to get into keeping dwarf cichlids.
Although these fish can become aggressive during spawning and when guarding their eggs, these dwarf cichlids can be kept in pairs in a long aquarium of at least 20 gallons. You can also keep them in a harem consisting of one male and several females if you have a bigger tank.
These cichlids like a heavily planted tank that contains clay pots and driftwood decorations where they can spawn and take shelter when they want to. Though they have a reputation for being fussy feeders, most owners find these fish enjoy a varied diet and will eat cichlid pellets, live foods, meaty frozen food, and even blanched veggies like lettuce and zucchini.
These dwarf cichlids are not the most peaceful of the species, especially when there are fry and eggs around, but they will live relatively peacefully with bottom dwellers and small schooling species like rasboras. Apistogramma cacatuoides is a hardy fish that tolerates a wide range of water conditions, making them an attractive choice for a beginner. If you have a large tank, you can keep a harem of Apistogramma cacatuoides. If you want to try breeding these fish, provide plenty of cover in the form of dense planting , cichlid hides, and flower pots where the fish can lay eggs.
As with most cichlids, we recommend you avoid other varieties of cichlids, especially in smaller tank setups. In general, small schooling fish species are a much better option and usually live in harmony with dwarf cichlids. The German blue ram is a firm favorite of many hobbyists thanks to its beautiful, striking coloration and fascinating behavior.
A long gallon tank is fine for a pair of these dwarf cichlids. For that reason, you need to maintain pristine water conditions and choose small, non-threatening tank mates like tetras. They also occur in a golden, yellowish variant.
The German blue ram is often confused with the Bolivian ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus. The Kribensis cichlid is just about the most popular small cichlid available in the trade…and for good reason! Male Kribs have a bright, pinky-red belly and beautiful markings. Stocking fish of similar size allows them to compete on a more even playing field, so to speak. All fish, including Cichlids, will naturally attempt to kill or eat smaller fish. Similar sized Cichlids will make less tempting targets.
When deciding upon the species that you keep, remember to select Cichlids with a similar temperament. Your least aggressive Cichlids will become targets for other Cichlid species that are more aggressive. Thankfully, Cichlid enthusiasts have been able to identify and categorize Cichlid aggression levels, allowing you to select potential tank mates with research instead of trial and error.
Stress can affect your Cichlid community tank and should be addressed immediately. If you follow the advice we have presented above and select some of the non-aggressive Cichlids discussed below, you should enjoy your Cichlid community tank for years to come! This species will appreciate a sand substrate and snail shells for decorations that mimic their natural environment. They can be kept with other fish that enjoy hard water with a higher PH level. This species can be kept as a pair or harem-style in your community.
Bottom-dwelling tankmates should prove ideal for them. They will need at least gallons for a pair, however. Peacocks tend to remain active in the lower portions of the aquarium, where they can dig through the substrate as they explore. They are iridescent and have a large range of colors based on the various sub-species you keep. At three to four inches when fully grown, this fish is also classified as a dwarf Cichlid.
That smaller size will require less room and allow you to keep more fish. They tolerate a wide range of tankmates. Those looking to keep a community of larger Cichlids might consider this species. They thrive in aquariums of gallons or more, where they can stake out territory. This species of fish will thrive in more open tanks that can house a half-dozen or more at a time.
Plenty of decorations in those larger aquariums will aid in keeping aggressive behavior to a minimum. With a lifespan of six to eight years, these peaceful Cichlids are great for beginners.
While their color is rather uniform, they have a dark stripe that runs the length of their bodies. While they grow to be seven inches as adults, the Electric Blue does possess a mellow personality. The perks of these little darlings start with their physical appearance. Just look at them.
A brownish body color with tones of bright-blue. They grow to be about 7 inches long, so they require a little more aquarium space than the first two fish on this page. As a matter of fact, a minimum tank size of 50 gallons is recommended for them. Yellow Lab Cichlids.
In our experience, these fish are least aggressive when kept with fish that do not look similar to them. Because of this, expect to see them in just about any fish store you come across. German Blue Ram Cichlids have an oval-shaped body that is decorated with many different colors. The first color everybody notices is the iridescent blue dots that appear all over them — they are what make them such a popular fish. These fish are also a dwarf cichlid, so they only grow to a few inches in length.
As a good rule of thumb, you can keep of them in an aquarium as small as 20 gallons. But if you are keeping a group of of them, then you should use at least a 40 gallon aquarium. How to Minimize Aggression in your Aquarium Although there are non-aggressive cichlids and there are aggressive cichlids, it is likely that all cichlids will show some form of aggression at one point or another.
Therefore, you should know how to minimize the aggression inside your aquarium.
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