Nijssen's dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma nijsseni

Family : Cichlidae

FishFreshwaterdwarf cichlid

An elegant dwarf cichlid with elongated fins, endemic to Peru.

Nijssen's dwarf cichlid — photo 1 sur 4 — Sascha Biedermann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.51 / 4

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 nijsseni reaches 5-6 cm. Males have highly developed dorsal and caudal fins, with blue and yellow colors. Females are smaller and yellow with a black spot. It is peaceful but territorial. It prefers very soft, acidic water. Breeding is typical, with female guarding eggs.

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 and leaf litter. Diet: brine shrimp, daphnia, small worms. Sensitive species. Compatible with other small dwarf cichlids. Breeding in a species tank recommended.

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