Apistogramma sp.

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Rio Madeira Apistogramma
Rio Madeira Apistogramma
Species	Apistogramma sp.
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size
pH	5.5 - 6.0
Temp.	295.928 K 22.778 °C 532.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R73 -78 °F (22.8-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	3-5
Stocking Ratio	1:3 M:F
Availability	Rare
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Rio Madeira Apistogramma

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Apistogramma sp. rio madeira

[edit] Sexing

Males will have more vibrant colouration.

[edit] Tank compatibility

They will generally be peaceful towards other species, keep only one male to tank, with one or two female companions.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most meaty foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen foods such as bloodworm and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Mature tanks with acidic water only as this fish is sensitive to water parameters. Does best with dark substrate and dense planting as well as caves provided in bogwood and rocks.

[edit] Behaviour

Generally peaceful mid-bottom swimmer, males can be territorial.

[edit] Identification

A small and oval-shaped dwarf Cichlid that is generally pale pinkish-orange in base colour with a bold dark lateral line.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• That Fish Shop