Atahualpa dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma atahualpa
Família : Cichlidae
PeixeÁgua docedwarf cichlid
A recently described dwarf cichlid with bright colors and typical Apistogramma behavior.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
Apistogramma atahualpa reaches 5-6 cm. Males are very colorful with red and blue dorsal and caudal fins. Females are duller. It is territorial but peaceful. It prefers very soft, acidic water. Breeding is similar to other Apistogramma, with maternal care.
Habitat
Região :
Blackwater acidic habitats of Peru
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH5–6.5
GH1–5 °dGH
KH0–3 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
3/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
2
Tamanho adulto
6 cm
Esperança de vida
4 anos
Temperamento
peaceful but territorial during breeding
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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. Diet: brine shrimp, daphnia, small pellets. Sensitive species. Compatible with other small peaceful fish. Breeding in a species tank.