Agassiz's dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma agassizii
Familia : Cichlidae
PezAgua dulcecichlids
A small, colorful dwarf cichlid, ideal for planted aquariums.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
Apistogramma agassizii is a dwarf cichlid from the Amazon. Males display bright colors from yellow to red, with elongated fins. Females are duller but fiercely protect their spawn. This species prefers soft, acidic water rich in tannins.
Hábitat
Región :
Blackwater rivers and streams in the Amazon
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH5.5–6.5
GH2–8 °dGH
KH1–3 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
3/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Tanque mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
2
Tamaño adulto
8 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Keep in a species tank or with peaceful fish. Provide hiding places (roots, leaf litter). Soft water (GH < 8, KH < 3), pH 5.5-6.5, temperature 24-28°C. Feed live or frozen foods.