SMILING DWARF ACARA (Laetacara .spp) 1-1.5" (2.5-4cm) 2404

Araguaia Dwarf Acara (Laetacara .spp)

Origin: Wild Brazil
Locale: 
Diet: Insectivore and micropredator, will accept most prepared and frozen foods
Adult Size: 2.5″+
Recommended Tank Size: 15+ gallons
Compatibility: Generally peaceful, but can be territorial when breeding

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.5 – 7.2
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

The genus Laetacara currently contains seven valid species and L. araguaiae can be distinguished from all congeners by possessing 7-8 dorsal-fin rays (vs. 9–10 in L. dorsigera, L. fulvipinnis and L. thayeri, 8–9 in L. curviceps and L. flamannellus, and 9–11 in L. flavilabris).