Edit Apistogramma sp. 'Kelleri'
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Name
Scientific name
Apistogramma sp. 'Kelleri'
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
Apistogramma sp. 'Kelleri' is an undescribed dwarf cichlid known only from minor jungle tributaries near Leticia, Amazonas department, Colo…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 22–29°C, pH 4–6
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
Colombia, Solimões
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Known only from minor jungle tributaries, presumably of the Solimões river's north bank, close to the city of Leticia, Amazonas department, Colombia. The city …
Habitat
No firm details are available but the closely-related A. barlowi is collected from small forest streams where it shows a preference for clear, relatively cool,…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm24 ∗ 12 in or more are just about acceptable for a single pair, though this species seems to fare better in larger aquaria.
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
Seems to be primarily carnivorous and likely to feed mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Artemia, Daphnia …
Behaviour and compatibility
Best maintained alone or with small 'dither' fishes such as Nannostomus spp., and ideally should not be mixed with other Apistogramma. Relative to some other m…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are larger, more colourful and develop more extended fins than females.
Reproduction
Facultative, biparental, larviphorous mouthbrooder. A. barlowi is the only other member of the genus known to employ such behaviour which is also remarkable fo…
Notes
This undescribed species was first collected and subsequently appeared in the aquarium hobby during 2008. It was exported again in late 2009 and early 2010 und…
References
References
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