Apistogramma trifasciata
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| Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid | |
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| Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid | |
| Species | Apistogramma trifasciata |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.575 in
3-4 cm (1.2-1.6") |
| pH | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R 302.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
2-5 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid, Blue Apistogramma, Three-Stripe Apisto
[edit] Sexing
- Males are larger, more colourful and have longer finnage than females. Females are silver and black with shorter fins.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Keep this species in male/female pairs. Tankmates should not be predatory and do not keep with other cichlids. Keep with robust and fast-swimming tankmates.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
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Facts about Apistogramma trifasciata
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cichlidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 1.575 in (4 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 5 + |
| Maximum pH | 6.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 302.15 K (29 °C, 84.2 °F, 543.87 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 2 + |
| Minimum pH | 6 + |
| Minimum temperature | 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Apistogramma trifasciata |
