Of the small species, the Flag cichlid (Laetacara curviceps) is quite easy to breed, forming pairs, laying eggs and then protecting them very well. L. curviceps is much less water parameter dependent than, for example, Apistogramma.
Of the medium-sized species the Blue acara of South and Central America is very prolific once paired off. Severums are quite straightforward and easy too.
Although angelfish and Oscars often lay eggs, angels are known for eating their eggs and Oscars can form all-female pairs and of course, the eggs never hatch. The true Cichlasoma species, and most of the species commonly referred to as Acaras, are also good to attempt to breed.
Of the medium-sized species the Blue acara of South and Central America is very prolific once paired off. Severums are quite straightforward and easy too.
Although angelfish and Oscars often lay eggs, angels are known for eating their eggs and Oscars can form all-female pairs and of course, the eggs never hatch. The true Cichlasoma species, and most of the species commonly referred to as Acaras, are also good to attempt to breed.
