Three-striped dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma trifasciata
Familie : Cichlidae
A dwarf cichlid with an elongated body and three distinctive horizontal stripes, native to Brazil.
Beschreibung
Apistogramma trifasciata reaches 5-7 cm. It is distinguished by three dark horizontal stripes on the body. Males are larger and more colorful with bluish fins. Females are smaller and yellowish. It is peaceful but territorial. It prefers very soft, acidic water. Breeding occurs on hard substrate, with female caring for eggs.
Lebensraum
Region :
Blackwater acidic habitats of the Amazon basin
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
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 and leaf litter. Diet: small invertebrates, brine shrimp, daphnia. Sensitive to water quality. Compatible with other small peaceful fish. Breeding possible in a species tank.