ROYAL ACARA (Aequidens diadema "Rio Itaya"

The Peru Diadema Cichlid, or Royal Acara, is a colorful, medium-sized cichlid found in the Peruvian Amazon in a wide 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.

Peru ‘Diadema’ Cichlid (Aequidens sp. ‘jenaro herrera’)

Origin: Wild Peru
Locale: Rio Rio Itaya
Diet: Omnivore and predator, they feed on insects, crustaceans, and smaller fish in the wild. Will accept most frozen and sinking prepared foods.
Adult Size: 5″
Recommended Tank Size: 30 gallons+
Compatibility: Despite their smaller size and appearance, adults of this species can be fairly aggressive, even toward larger cichlids. A good fish for a species tank or for a large cichlid community consisting of larger cichlid species, dithers, or large, predatory fish.

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.2 – 7.2
Temp:                     78-84F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

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