Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma agassizii · family Cichlidae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C
- pH
- 5–7
- Hardness
- 1–8 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 80 L
- Maximum size
- up to 8 cm
- Group size
- min 1, ideal 3
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 5–8 years
Description
One of the most popular species in the Apistogramma genus. Males sport a pointed 'spear' tail. Demands softer water than the cockatoo.
Care
Soft acidic water (pH ≤6.5). Hides, dark substrate.
Feeding
Frozen or live food. Rarely accepts dry pellets.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- Чем отличается от апистограммы какаду?
- Агассица — мягкоговодный (pH ≤6.5), какаду толерантнее. У Агассица заострённый хвост, у какаду — округлый.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Apistogramma agassizii · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22