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Name
Scientific name
Apistogramma eunotus
Described by
Authority Kullander, Year 1981
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Apistogramma eunotus is a dwarf cichlid from the Río Ucayali in Peru and the Solimões/Amazon in Colombia and Brazil, as far east as the Jap…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–29°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
0–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Amazon, Ampiyacu, Itaya, Japurá, Samiria, Solimões, Ucayali, Yavarí
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Described from the Río Ucayali close to the city of Pucallpa, central Peru but is widely-distributed in tributaries of that system, as well as the Solimões/Ama…
Habitat
Like most Apistogramma, it inhabits slow-moving streams, creeks and tributaries, as well as smaller rivers.
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 45 ∗ 30 cm or more are acceptable for a single pair with a group requiring larger quarters.
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
Not written yet
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 community aquarium. Wild examples are best maintained alone or with small 'dither' fishes such as Nannos…
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
This species is assigned the code A73 under the DATZ 'A-number' system, with similar-looking, possibly conspecific populations referred to as A74, A75, A76 or …
References
References
No references