Nijssen's dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma nijsseni
FishFreshwater
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 5–6.5 |
| GH | 1–5 |
| KH | 0–3 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.5 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietcarnivore
Min. tank60 L
Min. group2
Adult size6 cm
Lifespan4 ans
Temperamentpeaceful but territorial during breeding
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.