Atahualpa dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma atahualpa
Familie : Cichlidae
FischSüßwasserdwarf cichlid
A recently described dwarf cichlid with bright colors and typical Apistogramma behavior.
IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Beschreibung
Apistogramma atahualpa reaches 5-6 cm. Males are very colorful with red and blue dorsal and caudal fins. Females are duller. It is territorial but peaceful. It prefers very soft, acidic water. Breeding is similar to other Apistogramma, with maternal care.
Lebensraum
Region :
Blackwater acidic habitats of Peru
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Temperatur24–28 °C
pH5–6.5
GH1–5 °dGH
KH0–3 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Pflege
Schwierigkeit
3/5
Ernährung
Fleischfresser
Min. Aquarium
60 L
Min. Gruppe
2
Endgröße
6 cm
Lebenserwartung
4 Jahre
Wesen
peaceful but territorial during breeding
Vermehrung
Pflegehinweise
Tank of at least 60 liters. Very soft water (GH 1-5, KH 0-3) and acidic (pH 5.0-6.5), temperature 24-28°C. Many hiding places. Diet: brine shrimp, daphnia, small pellets. Sensitive species. Compatible with other small peaceful fish. Breeding in a species tank.