Description
Golden eye cichlids, more often sold as golden dwarf cichlids, come from the coastal streams and swamps of Guyana, Surinam and French Guiana. Growing to around 6cm, males carry a metallic gold green sheen across the flanks that catches the light as they turn, while females are smaller and plainer until they come into breeding condition.
Special requirements: Best kept as a pair in a tank with plenty of cover, caves and planting. They are peaceable for a cichlid for most of the year, but a female guarding fry becomes extremely defensive and will drive much larger fish away from her corner, so give them a tank with room to retreat. They prefer soft, slightly acidic water and spend most of their time in the lower half of the aquarium.
Tank compatibility & care
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