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Name
Scientific name
Apistogramma nijsseni
Described by
Authority Kullander, Year 1979
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Known in the trade as the 'panda dwarf cichlid', Apistogramma nijsseni is from tributaries of the Río Ucayali in Loreto Region, northern Pe…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
85mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 5–6.5
Hardness
0–4dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Peru, Carahuayte, Ucayali, Yavarí
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Known only from tributaries of the Río Ucayali in Loreto Region, northern Peru including the Río Carahuayte and Río Yavarí.
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
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
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 and in…
Notes
This species is assigned the code A180 under the DATZ system and has been available under a handful of trade names including 'panda dwarf cichlid' and 'Nijssen…
References
References
No references