Agassiz's dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma agassizii
Família : Cichlidae
PeixeÁgua docecichlids
A small, colorful dwarf cichlid, ideal for planted aquariums.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Blackwater rivers and streams in the Amazon
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH5.5–6.5
GH2–8 °dGH
KH1–3 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
3/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
2
Tamanho adulto
8 cm
Esperança de vida
5 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.