African Butterfly Cichlid

African Butterfly Cichlid

Anomalochromis thomasi

Also known as: Thomas's Dwarf Cichlid

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore

Small, peaceful West African cichlid with iridescent spots and subtle coloring. Great community cichlid.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

73–81°F
23–27°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

3"
7.6 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

One of the most peaceful cichlids. Works well in community setups. Provide caves for spawning.

Feeding

Pellets, flakes, frozen foods. Easy to feed.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Blue Tetra 2.5"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12"

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