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	Scientific Name: Laetacara dorsigera
	Pronunciation: l -t -k r- d r-s -g r-
	Common Name(s): Redbreast Acara
	Geo. Origin: Guapor
	Habitat: Shallow Forest Streams
	Diet: Carnivore
	Gender Differences: Monomorphic
	Breeding: Substrate Spawner
	Temperament: Peaceful
	Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
	Maximum Size: 3.5"
	Temperature: 80°F
	pH: < 7
	Water Hardness: Soft
	Difficulty: 2

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Photo Credit: Philippe Burnel

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A good candidate for smaller tanks, L. dorsigera is a very peaceful species that appreciates tankmates with the same demeanor. It prefers to spawn on flat rocks and up to 300 eggs can be laid. Both male and female share in brood care. At this time their peaceful nature is much less evident. They are excellent parents.