{"product_id":"golden-eye-dwarf-cichlid","title":"Golden Eye Dwarf Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"375\"\u003eThe Golden Eye Dwarf Cichlid (\u003cem data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"409\"\u003eNannacara anomala\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, attractive South American cichlid known for its shimmering blue-green body and distinctive golden eye. This species is popular among aquarists for its manageable size, interesting behaviour, and suitability for well-planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"678\"\u003eMales display vibrant metallic colours, particularly when mature or during breeding displays, while females develop deeper coloration and strong protective instincts when guarding eggs. Despite being a cichlid, the Golden Eye Dwarf Cichlid is generally peaceful when kept with suitable tank mates and enough space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"994\"\u003eThis species is a good choice for aquarists interested in dwarf cichlids that exhibit natural behaviours such as territorial displays, spawning, and parental care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"862\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"112\" data-start=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"103\" data-start=\"88\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"174\" data-start=\"114\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"129\" data-start=\"114\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, laterally compressed cichlid body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"176\"\u003eColouration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males display iridescent blue-green scales with a metallic sheen and distinctive golden eyes. Females are darker with more subdued coloration but can develop stronger markings during breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"389\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"389\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males are larger and more colourful with extended finnage, while females are smaller and often darker in colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"528\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"541\" data-start=\"528\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"606\" data-start=\"590\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful but territorial during breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"661\"\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to mid levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept as a pair or single specimen in community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single fish or bonded pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"849\"\u003eGolden Eye Dwarf Cichlids are relatively calm for a cichlid species and spend much of their time exploring the lower areas of the aquarium. They can become protective of territory when spawning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1499\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1148\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1148\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1203\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted aquarium with driftwood, caves, and shaded areas for hiding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1820\" data-start=\"1806\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003eGolden Eye Dwarf Cichlids are omnivores and accept a varied diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003eHigh-quality micro pellets or cichlid pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003eFrozen foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eLive foods including daphnia or mosquito larvae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003eOccasional vegetable-based foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003eFeed small amounts once or twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003eSmall tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1790\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003eDwarf gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1844\"\u003ePeaceful community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003eAvoid Housing With:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003eLarge aggressive cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003eHighly territorial fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2316\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2032\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2017\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cave spawner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2058\" data-start=\"2034\"\u003eBreeding Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2071\"\u003eBreeding Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2094\"\u003eFemales typically lay eggs inside caves or sheltered areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003eThe female guards eggs and fry closely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"2198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"2200\"\u003eMales defend the surrounding territory during spawning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2558\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Eye Dwarf Cichlids benefit from a well-structured aquarium with plenty of hiding spaces and stable water conditions. Providing caves or dense plants helps reduce stress and encourages natural breeding behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Product Photo is for reference only. Exact fish may vary in size and colour\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 x","offer_id":50681726206238,"sku":"HF IGEDCI","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2074\/2485\/files\/Golden-Dwarf-Cichlid.webp?v=1772760511","url":"https:\/\/www.petessentialswarehouse.co.nz\/products\/golden-eye-dwarf-cichlid","provider":"Pet Essentials Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}