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Name
Scientific name
Apistogramma cinilabra
Described by
Authority Romer, Duponchelle, Diaz, Davilla, Sirvas, Catchay and Renno, Year 2011
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Ash Lipped Apisto (A80)
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The ash lipped apisto, Apistogramma cinilabra, is a cichlid from shallow blackwater backwaters between Iquitos and Nauta in Loreto, Peru. M…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
70mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 21–27°C, pH 4.5–7
Hardness
0–4dGH
Conductivity
10–100 μS/cm
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Peru, Nanay
Writing
Etymology
Apistogramma: from the Greek apisto, meaning ‘meaning uncertain, inconstant, unstable, faithless’, and gramme, meaning ‘line’, in reference to the variably-dev…
Distribution
Known from backwaters between Iquitos and Nauta, Loreto district, Peru
Habitat
Collection reports state A. cinilabra is found in shallow, blackwater pools, often no more than 30 cm deep, especially through the dry season. Leaf litter feat…
Aquarium size
A 60cm length aquarium will suffice for a breeding pair, though it would be advisable to go bigger if you aim to maintain a group.
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
Despite being found in such specialised, hyper-acidic conditions in nature, A. cinilabra acclimatises well to captive conditions.
Diet
Apistogramma spp. are chiefly carnivorous and feed mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. A fine, sandy substrate will allow Apistogramma to perform natura…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally a peaceful fish, Apistogramma cinilabra settles well into a calm community aquarium with small characins, rasboras and Otocinclus spp. making ideal t…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger, more colourful and develop more extended fins than females. In spawning conditions and during broodcare the female will adopt a bright yellow…
Reproduction
Substrate spawner which normally lays its eggs in crevices or cavities among the décor. Sexually-mature males establish territories and react aggressively to o…
Notes
A. cinilabra can be distinguished from congeners by its disproportionately high body and short caudal peduncle. In males, the namesake ash-grey lips are unique…
References
References
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