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Name

Scientific name

Apistogramma hongsloi

Described by

Authority Kullander, Year 1979

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 4 credited

Summary

Apistogramma hongsloi is a dwarf cichlid from the Río Vichada and middle Río Meta basins in Colombia and the middle Orinoco in Venezuela. C…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

60mm, 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

1–15dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Colombia, Venezuela, Meta, Orinoco, Vichada

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Known from the Río Vichada and middle Río Meta basins in Colombia, plus the middle section of the Orinoco system in Venezuela, of which both the Vichada and Me…

Habitat

Small tributaries and still waters

Aquarium size

Base dimensions around 45 ∗ 30 cm 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

Not written yet

Diet

Primarily carnivorous and feeds mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Artemia, Daphnia and chironomid larvae…

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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 and in…

Notes

This species is assigned the code A110 under the DATZ 'A-number' system, with similar-looking, possibly conspecific populations referred to as A111, A112, A113…

References

References

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