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Name
Scientific name
Apistogramma agassizii
Described by
Authority Steindachner, Year 1875, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid, Agassiz Zwergbuntbarsch
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
Apistogramma agassizii is a dwarf cichlid found through much of the Amazon/Solimões basin, from the Río Ucayali in Peru to the Capim River …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
75mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–29°C, pH 3–4
Hardness
0–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Peru, Amazon, Guamá, Pará, Parnaíba, Poti, Solimões, Tefé, Tigre, Ucayali
Writing
Etymology
Apistogramma: etymology not explained. Presumably from the Greek ápistos (Gr. άπιστος), meaning ‘unbelieving, doubtful’, and grámma (Gr. γράμμα), meaning ‘that…
Distribution
The lectotype originates from Lake Manacapurú in Amazonas state, northwestern Brazil, just upstream from the city of Manaus and fed by the main Amazon river ch…
Habitat
Tends to inhabit slower-moving tributaries, backwaters and creeks in areas where fallen leaf litter collects and these may contain black, white or clear water …
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm or more are acceptable for a single pair with a group requiring larger quarters.
Maintenance
Provided adequate cover and structure is available this species is unfussy with regards to décor with ceramic flowerpots, lengths of plastic piping and other a…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 29 °C pH: Commercially-produced fish are relatively unfussy but some wild populations may require a value as low as 3.0 - 4.0 in order to bre…
Diet
Primarily carnivorous and apparently feeds mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Artemia, Daphnia and chiron…
Behaviour and compatibility
Captive-raised fish are the recommended choice for the general community aquarium. Wild examples are best maintained alone or with small 'dither' fishes such a…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger, more colourful and develop more extended fins than females.
Reproduction
Substrate spawner which normally lays its eggs in crevices or cavities among the décor. The female is responsible for post-spawning care of eggs and fry. The f…
Notes
Numerous ornamental forms of this species have been selectively-bred for the aquarium trade. It has also been assigned the 'A' number A234 under the DATZ syste…
References
References
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