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Overview:<\/strong>
The African Butterfly Cichlid<\/strong> is a small, peaceful, and colorful dwarf cichlid<\/strong> ideal for planted community tanks. With its subtle iridescent greens, golds, and blues<\/strong>, accented by delicate spotting and red edging on the fins, Anomalochromis thomasi<\/em> offers both beauty and charm<\/strong> without the aggression typical of many cichlids. Its gentle temperament and manageable size make it a perfect choice for hobbyists of all experience levels.<\/p>\n

Origin:<\/strong>
Native to slow-moving streams and shallow waters<\/strong> in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia<\/strong> in West Africa. Found in leaf-littered habitats<\/strong> with soft, slightly acidic water and dense vegetation.<\/p>\n

Feeding:<\/strong>
Omnivorous and easy to feed. Provide a varied diet of high-quality micro pellets or flakes<\/strong>, frozen\/live foods<\/strong> such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia<\/strong>, and plant-based foods<\/strong> for balance. They readily forage and pick at small particles in the substrate.<\/p>\n

Tank Mates:<\/strong>
Very peaceful and community-friendly<\/strong>. Ideal tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, Apistogramma, and peaceful gouramis. Also safe with shrimp in well-planted environments. Best kept as a pair or small group<\/strong> in a tank with plenty of cover.<\/p>\n

Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n