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| Scientific Name: Laetacara dorsigera |
| Pronunciation: l
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| 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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Adult |
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. |