Three-striped dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma trifasciata

Family : Cichlidae

FishFreshwaterdwarf cichlid

A dwarf cichlid with an elongated body and three distinctive horizontal stripes, native to Brazil.

Three-striped dwarf cichlid — photo 1 sur 4 — GM Amor · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.01 / 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 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.

Habitat

Region :

Blackwater acidic habitats of the Amazon basin

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: small invertebrates, brine shrimp, daphnia. Sensitive to water quality. Compatible with other small peaceful fish. Breeding possible in a species tank.

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