Black Stripe Dwarf Cichlid

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Black Stripe Dwarf Cichlid

Black Stripe Dwarf Cichlid (Taeniacara candidi) is a tiny and rarely seen dwarf cichlid with a distinctive bold black lateral stripe running the full length of the pale body. Males develop vivid red-orange coloration below the stripe. A genuine blackwater specialist.

Feeding & Care Tip: Hikari Micro Pellets and Sera Vipan Baby make excellent daily staples. Supplement 2–3× per week with Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp and Hikari Frozen Daphnia. Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily.

Native to Amazon basin, Brazil (blackwater streams). A planted aquarium with caves, driftwood, and soft slightly acidic water produces the best coloration and most natural behavior.

Keep as a pair with one or two females. Flat or cave surface spawner with devoted biparental care.

A rewarding and often spectacular South American cichlid.

Care & Ideal Parameters

Difficulty Easy — Moderate
Temperament Peaceful — community dwarf cichlid
Typical Adult Size 2.5 inches (6.3 cm)
Min. Group Size Pair
Ideal Temp 75–82°F (24–28°C)
Ideal pH 6.0–7.5
Ideal GH 2–12 dGH
Ideal KH 0–6 dKH
Staple Food Hikari Micro Pellets; Sera Vipan Baby
Treat / Supplement Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp; Hikari Frozen Daphnia
Origin Amazon basin, Brazil (blackwater streams)
Notes Bold black lateral stripe full length. Males develop red-orange below stripe. Blackwater specialist. Rarely available.
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