Atahualpa dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma atahualpa

Family : Cichlidae

FishFreshwaterdwarf cichlid

A recently described dwarf cichlid with bright colors and typical Apistogramma behavior.

Popularity

Biotope specialist

requires biotope recreation

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

South America

Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Description

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.

Habitat

Region :

Blackwater acidic habitats of Peru

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH5–6.5

GH1–5 °dGH

KH0–3 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

3/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

60 L

Min. group

Adult size

6 cm

Lifespan

4 years

Temperament

peaceful but territorial during breeding

Propagation

Care notes

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.

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