Allpahuayo Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma allpahuayo)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameApistogramma allpahuayo

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asAllpahuayo, Apistogramma sp. Allpahuayo

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size2.6 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 77-85°F, pH 4.5-6.5, GH 0-5 dGH

Appearance

Slender body with blue-green flanks, yellow accents and red-orange fin edging; a delicate, lesser-seen blackwater species.

Difficulty and care for the Allpahuayo Dwarf Cichlid

Hard

Origin and habitat

Peru (Allpahuayo-Mishana, near Iquitos)

Keeper notes

Territorial when breeding and sensitive to water quality; conditions must be soft and acidic to keep it healthy.

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