{"product_id":"laetacara-curviceps-3-4cm","title":"Dwarf Flag Acara | Laetacara curviceps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dwarf flag acara (\u003cem\u003eLaetacara curviceps\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small South American cichlid with subtle iridescent colour and a generally calm temperament. This listing is for young fish measuring approximately 3–4 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: South America, including the Amazon basin. Adult size: approximately 7–9 cm. A pair can make an attractive centrepiece in a peaceful community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually peaceful for a cichlid, but a bonded pair may defend a small area when spawning. Provide planted areas, driftwood and sheltered places alongside room to forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 75 litres for a pair, with a larger aquarium for a community or multiple individuals. A mature, well-filtered tank is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose peaceful fish with similar water requirements, such as suitable small tetras and catfish. Avoid large, aggressive species and allow territorial space if keeping a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied omnivorous diet of quality small cichlid granules or flakes, supplemented with appropriately sized frozen or live foods. Avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the water stable at approximately 22–26°C, preferably soft to moderately soft and mildly acidic to neutral. Maintain zero ammonia and nitrite, test water regularly and perform partial water changes. Acclimatise new fish gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55193457033543,"sku":"1140760","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/dwarf-flag-acara-laetacara-curviceps.jpg?v=1790610725","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/laetacara-curviceps-3-4cm","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}