Dwarf Curviceps Cichlid

Curviceps, or dwarf flag acaras, are Central American dwarf cichlids, now primarily bred in the USA for the aquarium trade. These cichlids are called the curviceps cichlid and have pretty yellow-orange fins on a small silver body. These fish are quite peaceful and hardy.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a planted tank with soft, acidic water, a sand bottom, driftwood, leaf litter and caves or flat stones for spawning. Gentle filtration and stable, clean water are important.

Feeding: Feed small amounts of quality micro pellets or flake once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Keep them with small, peaceful fish like tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, hatchetfish and corydoras. Avoid large or boisterous fish, and expect them to eat small shrimp.

Good to know: Dwarf cichlids often pair off and guard their eggs and fry, which is fun to watch in a planted tank.