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Name
Scientific name
Apistogramma brevis
Described by
Authority Kullander, Year 1980
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Apistogramma brevis is a dwarf cichlid from the Rio Uaupés basin in far northwestern Brazil and the Rio Tiquié in southern Colombia. It has…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 26–28°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
0–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, Amazon, Negro, Orinoco, Tiquié, Uaupés
Writing
Etymology
Apistogramma: etymology not explained. Presumably from the Greek ápistos (Gr. άπιστος), meaning ‘unbelieving, doubtful’, and grámma (Gr. γράμμα), meaning ‘that…
Distribution
Known from parts of the Rio Uaupés basin in far northwestern Brazil and the Rio Tiquié in southern Colombia. It's also been recorded in the upper reaches of bo…
Habitat
Inhabits slow-moving blackwater streams, creeks and tributaries, as well as smaller rivers. The water these contain is typically stained dark brown with humic …
Aquarium size
45 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~51 litres
Maintenance
The tank should be well planted. Bogwood is also recommended, as the tannins it releases will be benficial to the water chemistry this species prefers. Small c…
Water conditions
Temperature: 26 – 28 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: As soft as possible - less than 5°H
Diet
Feed a varied diet including a good quality cichlid pellet or flake, live or frozen foods, such as bloodworm or brineshrimp and vegetable matter in the form of…
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful dwarf cichlid although can be territorial when inbreeding condition. Male may also harrass the female at this time. Can be maintained as part of a com…
Sexual dimorphism
Male is the larger fish and has extensions to the dorsal, anal and caudal fins.
Reproduction
Not too difficult if very soft, acidic water parameters can be provided. Spawning takes place in a cave. The female assumes guard duty at this point and will f…
Notes
Apistogrammas are identified by the use of "A numbers"in a similar fashion to the "L number" system used to identify loricariids. Apistogramma brevis is identi…
References
References
No references