Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Subfamily Geophaginae Scientific name Dicrossus filamentosus Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Genus Dicrossus Higher classification Dicrossus | |
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Similar Dicrossus, Cichlid, Crenicara, Laetacara, Banded dwarf cic | ||
Dicrossus filamentosus
Dicrossus filamentosus is a species of dwarf cichlid fish. It occurs in the Rio Negro and Orinoco basins of Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
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These fish lays eggs on leaves or directly on the substrate. The female takes care of the fry alone, since it chases the male away after laying. The eggs hatch 3 days later.
Dicrossus filamentosus young fish
In captivity
This omnivorous fish is better kept in temperatures between 24 - 29, pH 4 – 6,8 and dH between 5 - 8. The tank should have a capacity of at least 60 litres, with plenty hiding spaces.
References
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