Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma agassizii)
Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameApistogramma agassizii
FamilyCichlidae
Also known asAgassizi Apisto, Flame Tail Apisto, Fire Red Agassizii
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Adult size3 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 78-84°F, pH 5.5-7.0, GH 1-8 dGH
Appearance
Elongated body with a spade-shaped (lanceolate) tail. Many line-bred color forms: fire/flame red, blue, and gold, with a horizontal lateral stripe.
Difficulty and care for the Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Amazon Basin, South America
Keeper notes
Territorial harem spawner; keep one male with multiple females in a well-structured tank with line-of-sight breaks. Will eat shrimp and fry. Peaceful toward dissimilar tankmates. Prefers soft, acidic water to thrive.
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