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South American

Apistogramma
    agassizii
    atahualpa
    borellii
    cacatuoides
    commbrae
    geisleri
    gephyra
    gibbiceps
    hongsloi
    iniridae
    macmasteri
    ortmanni
    panduro
    paucisquamis
    pertensis
    rubrolineata
    sp. "Abacaxis"
    sp. "Putumayo"
    sp. "Steel Blue"
    steindachneri
    uaupesi
    xingu

Apistogrammoides
pucallpaensis
Dicrossus
   filamentosus
Laetacara
   curviceps
Mikrogeophagus
    altispinosa
    ramirezi

West African

Nanochromis
parilus
transvestitus

Pelvicachromis
    pulcher
    roloffi
    subocellatus
    taeniatus

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Laetacara curviceps

Laetacara curviceps are delightful South American dwarf cichlids. They are very peaceful, will not bother plants and adapt to a fairly wide range of water conditions. However, you must be careful in selecting their tank mates as they are easily bullied by more aggressive fish, even those that are much smaller. They are generally not picky eaters and appreciate planted tanks.

This Laetacara curviceps is a typical example of the species. If you are referencing an older text you will find this species listed as aequidens curviceps.

In my experience they are not aggressive breeders. By this I mean they don't aggressively stake out territories and throw their full energy into reproducing. Rather, they are more refined in their spawning and brood care. They are not difficult to breed but I suggest you give a pair their own tank of 10 or so gallons. Add a number of broad leaved plants as well as a thicket of java moss and some floating water sprite and they will soon be ready to spawn. Their eggs are usually laid on a leaf or upright structure. After two to three days the eggs hatch and the larval fry are moved to a place in the gravel that has been preselected. The exact place chosen will depend on the set up of the tank and some fish may move the larval fry several times before they become free swimming after another 5 to 7 days. The young can usually take newly hatched brine shrimp and with good care and frequent water changes you can raise quite a few from a single spawn.

Laetacara curviceps is one of several Laetacara species. All are small and make good aquarium inhabitants. Several different species can be found at times through specialty organizations like the American Cichlid Association or through the various sources listed in our Buying Fish section.
Laetacara curviceps can be found at times in some of the large chain stores so keep your eyes peeled.

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Dwarfcichlid.com Practical Information About Keeping, Breeding and Buying Dwarf Cichlids
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Fish Profiles & Photos South American Apistogramma agassizii atahualpa borellii cacatuoides commbrae geisleri gephyra gibbiceps hongsloi iniridae macmasteri ortmanni panduro paucisquamis pertensis rubrolineata sp. "Abacaxis" sp. "Putumayo" sp. "Steel Blue" steindachneri uaupesi xingu Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis Dicrossus filamentosus Laetacara curviceps Mikrogeophagus altispinosa ramirezi West African Nanochromis parilus transvestitus Pelvicachromis pulcher roloffi subocellatus taeniatus Please help! Your contribution of any amount will help support the site.	Laetacara curviceps Laetacara curviceps are delightful South American dwarf cichlids. They are very peaceful, will not bother plants and adapt to a fairly wide range of water conditions. However, you must be careful in selecting their tank mates as they are easily bullied by more aggressive fish, even those that are much smaller. They are generally not picky eaters and appreciate planted tanks. This Laetacara curviceps is a typical example of the species. If you are referencing an older text you will find this species listed as aequidens curviceps. In my experience they are not aggressive breeders. By this I mean they don't aggressively stake out territories and throw their full energy into reproducing. Rather, they are more refined in their spawning and brood care. They are not difficult to breed but I suggest you give a pair their own tank of 10 or so gallons. Add a number of broad leaved plants as well as a thicket of java moss and some floating water sprite and they will soon be ready to spawn. Their eggs are usually laid on a leaf or upright structure. After two to three days the eggs hatch and the larval fry are moved to a place in the gravel that has been preselected. The exact place chosen will depend on the set up of the tank and some fish may move the larval fry several times before they become free swimming after another 5 to 7 days. The young can usually take newly hatched brine shrimp and with good care and frequent water changes you can raise quite a few from a single spawn. Laetacara curviceps is one of several Laetacara species. All are small and make good aquarium inhabitants. Several different species can be found at times through specialty organizations like the American Cichlid Association or through the various sources listed in our Buying Fish section. Laetacara curviceps can be found at times in some of the large chain stores so keep your eyes peeled. Copyright This website and all contents and design, including images, are protected under U.S. Copyright © 2006 by Montana Exotic Tropicals. All rights reserved worldwide. Dwarfcichlid.com is for your personal and noncommercial use. No one may modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, or publish any materials contained in dwarf cichlid.com without prior written permission. dwarf cichlid.com is a registered service mark and may not be used without permission.