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Cupido Cichlid
Biotodoma cupido
A small, colorful cichlid with a distinctive dark spot behind the ear and blue-tinged fins. Peaceful and active, suitable for community planted tanks.
Care Parameters
Adult size
8 cm
Min tank
80 L
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
5.5–7
GH
2–10 dGH
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Bottom
Difficulty
Intermediate
Schooling
Groups of 5 or more.
Suitable Plants
5Dwarf Hairgrass
Care profile for Dwarf Hairgrass: medium-high light, medium CO₂, intermediate difficulty.
Ludwigia Super Red
A vivid red stem plant that maintains its intense red coloration even under moderate lighting. Hardy and fast-growing, making it accessible for intermediate aquascapers.
Rotala sp. h'ra
A stunning stem plant that develops intense orange-red coloration under high light and CO2. Narrow leaves arranged in whorls create a striking background accent in aquascapes.
Cryptocoryne balansae
Care profile for Cryptocoryne balansae: medium light, low CO₂, intermediate difficulty.
Myriophyllum
A graceful stem plant with feathery, comb-like leaves that create a soft, flowing background effect. Also known as Parrot's Feather, it adds delicate texture to aquascapes.
Compatible Invertebrates
4Taiwan Bee Shrimp
A high-grade Caridina morph with bold black and white banding. One of the most prized ornamental shrimp. Requires soft, acidic water (pH 6.0-6.8, GH 4-6) and pristine conditions.
Golden Back Yellow Shrimp
A bright yellow color morph of Neocaridina davidi with a distinctive golden back stripe. Hardy, prolific breeder, and excellent algae consumer for planted tanks.
Amano Shrimp
The classic algae-eating workhorse shrimp, unmatched for clearing hair algae from planted tanks. Hardy at 3-15 dGH, but never breeds in freshwater: its larvae need brackish water, so all reports of 'Amano babies' in freshwater tanks are actually other shrimp species.
Ghost Shrimp
A see-through, feather-light scavenger sold by the handful. Tough across 3-15 dGH and a wide temperature band. Beware mislabeled tankmates: true Ghost Shrimp is Palaemon paludosus, while the larger, more predatory Macrobrachium species are often sold under the same name.
Suitable Equipment
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Common Problems
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Temperature Shock
Sudden temperature swings after water changes, heater failure or power cuts stress fish.
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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Old Tank Syndrome
Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.
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Fin Rot
Fins look frayed, ragged or are visibly shrinking with white or red edges.
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Fish Gasping at Surface
Fish hover at the surface, breathing rapidly. A possible oxygen emergency.
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