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This very peaceful dwarf cichlid is ideal for any planted community aquarium housing species such as tetras and gouramies. Native to Bolivia and Brazil, nowadays most stock in the aquarium trade is commercially farmed. Bolivian Butterflys grow to about 8cm, both sexes are very similar in appearance. Most standard aquarium foods are eaten, but they also appreciate regular feeds of live or frozen foods.
More than 225 species, with estimates of 300 species, of cichlids are found throughout South America. An estimated 75% of these inhabit the mighty Amazon River Basin. Cichlids are also found in Central America, where they are well-known for their pugnacious behavior and their stunning colors. Most of these cichlid are large, thus requiring large tanks. These fish inhabit most types of water ways throughout Central America including lakes, streams, rivers, even underground water sources.
Their colorful appearance, the many different species available, their behavior and their breeding are just some of the reasons the Cichlids are one of the most popular aquarium fish.
Due to their aggressive behavior, the tank for cichlids should be as large as possible, with its length being more critical than its height; meaning the longer the better.
In the Cichlid tank there must be places of refuge. These can be rock caves, large pieces of driftwood or even inverted flowerpots. Most large species of Cichlids will dig up the substrate material, and occasionally will remove plants from the substrate. The Angelfish, Discus and the dwarf species Apistogramma all prefer a densely planted tank.
The water temperature should be in the range of 24-28 degrees celsius, slightly higher for the Discus. The diet should consist of live and frozen food of all kinds as well a large flake staple food. Large specimens can be feed Earthworms, garden Crickets and kitchen leftovers.
More than 225 species, with estimates of 300 species, of cichlids are found throughout South America. An estimated 75% of these inhabit the mighty Amazon River Basin. Cichlids are also found in Central America, where they are well-known for their pugnacious behavior and their stunning colors. Most of these cichlid are large, thus requiring large tanks. These fish inhabit most types of water ways throughout Central America including lakes, streams, rivers, even underground water sources.
Their colorful appearance, the many different species available, their behavior and their breeding are just some of the reasons the Cichlids are one of the most popular aquarium fish.
Due to their aggressive behavior, the tank for cichlids should be as large as possible, with its length being more critical than its height; meaning the longer the better.
In the Cichlid tank there must be places of refuge. These can be rock caves, large pieces of driftwood or even inverted flowerpots. Most large species of Cichlids will dig up the substrate material, and occasionally will remove plants from the substrate. The Angelfish, Discus and the dwarf species Apistogramma all prefer a densely planted tank.
The water temperature should be in the range of 24-28 degrees celsius, slightly higher for the Discus. The diet should consist of live and frozen food of all kinds as well a large flake staple food. Large specimens can be feed Earthworms, garden Crickets and kitchen leftovers.
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Customer Reviews
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great Review by bec
Customer Rating it is awsome (Posted on 29/08/11)
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lovely fish Review by cheryl
Customer Rating i bought 6 of these fish,really nice size and placid fish,cant wait for them to colour up. (Posted on 8/04/11)
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Good fish Review by Jasper
Customer Rating Beautiful fish can be a tiny bit aggressive to other rams in the tank and had tried to eat some of my guppies and tetras but a good fish. (Posted on 15/02/11)
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Good fish Review by Jasper
Customer Rating Beautiful fish can be a tiny bit aggressive to other rams in the tank and had tried to eat some of my guppies and tetras but a good fish. (Posted on 15/02/11)
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Different Review by Kerry
Customer Rating I purchased two a while ago from Livefish, and theyve been in a community tank. One is slightly larger with better colouring and harasses the other one whenever it comes into view, and took serious dislike to an emerald catfish, even though there were two albino corys that it completely ignored. I ended up having to seperate it into another tank to stop it stressing them out all the time. Other than that, excellent community tank fish, great character, looks similar to the blue ram but less picky. (Posted on 19/01/11)
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awesome colours Review by Th#mas
Customer Rating I got a male and a female and they are my fav fish in the tank
Thanks (Posted on 14/01/11) -
Beavis n Butthead Review by Michelle aka Mooo
Customer Rating I bought 2 Bollys 3 years ago,
They are very lovely fish, great colour & temperament.. Peaceful when not in breeding mode..& they are excellent parents..
I had Beavis & Butthead & a few wives for 3 years...They were a complete pleasure to keep in my 320L com tank...when I introduced females to them, both bred easily...
Thanks for the excellent quality stock...
btw, The Bolivian in the display photo is actually Beavis as a youngen :o)
Michelle aka Mooo
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My favourite fish Review by Alana
Customer Rating Bolivian Butterflies are my absolute favourite fish, they have a great personality and want to check out everything that walks close to the tank. I purchased one from livefish, the others I have had for a while, the new one I purchased was quite shy for a little bit, but has now fit into the tank perfectly. I have a species tank, with one BN Catfish. They all leave the catfish alone, occassionally chase each other around the tank, but are mostly peaceful. (Posted on 26/10/10)
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Fitting in well in our community tank Review by Jennie
Customer Rating Lovely little fish that are dealing well in a community tank with Clown Loaches, Long Finned Danios, various small Tetras, a couple of Rainbow sharks and 1 rescued Gold Fish. They are not territorial with anyone but their own kind and apart from the occasional lip lock are quite peaceful. They have heaps of personality and love to check you out if you stop to talk to them. (Posted on 26/10/10)
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Looking for something different ? Review by Steve
Customer Rating These beautiful attractive and peaceful fish are extremely ornamental and a delight for the home aquarium. Fully coloured up they look stunning and they seem to keep themselves to themselves and don't bother the other fish. I have them in a tank with Rainbow fish and Discus and they are all peacefully co-habitating. Lovely decorative and attractive fish. You should buy a few for your tank. (Posted on 25/10/10)
