Apistogramma agassizii
Apistogramma agassizii · Cichlidae
Also known as Agassiz's dwarf cichlid
Intermediate
A spade-tailed dwarf cichlid in many colour forms; a great centrepiece for a soft-water tank.
In short: An Apistogramma agassizii needs at least 110 L (29 US gal), water at 24–29 °C (75–84 °F) and pH 5–7. It is semi-aggressive, kept in pairs or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–29 °C (75–84 °F)
- pH
- 5–7
- Adult size
- 8 cm (3.1 in)
- Group size
- 2+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 110 L (29 US gal)
- Temperature
- 24–29 °C (75–84 °F)
- pH
- 5–7
- Hardness
- 1–10 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- Diet
- Carnivore-leaning omnivore — frozen bloodworm, brine, micro pellets.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Central Amazon basin
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Leaf-littered blackwater creeks
- Natural conditions
- Soft acidic warm water with caves, wood and leaf litter.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Minimum group
- 2 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- Cardinal tetraCorydorasRasboras
- Avoid
- Hard alkaline waterOther bottom cichlids in small tanks
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males are larger with a spade-shaped tail.
- Notes
- Cave spawner; the female guards fry fiercely.
- Common ailments
- Bacterial infection in hard waterIchAggression while brooding
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