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Name
Scientific name
Apistogramma trifasciata
Described by
Authority Eigenmann & Kennedy, Year 1903, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Three-striped Apisto, A204
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
The three-striped apisto, Apistogramma trifasciata, is a dwarf cichlid from the Guaporé, Paraguay and middle Paraná basins. Found in Brazil…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–25°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Amazon, Guaporé, Paraguay, Paraná
Writing
Etymology
Apistogramma: from the Greek apisto, meaning 'meaning uncertain, inconstant, unstable, faithless', and gramme, meaning 'line', in reference to the variably-dev…
Distribution
Type locality is 'Arroyo Chagalalina' in Paraguay but this species has a relatively wide distribution extending southwards from the rio Guaporé drainage in the…
Habitat
Sluggish creeks, tributaries and smaller rivers, especially in areas where leaf litter collects.
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 45 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent 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
Apistogramma spp. are chiefly carnivorous and feed mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Artemia, Daphnia, M…
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. Sexually-mature males establish territories and react aggressively to o…
Notes
This species is assigned the 'A' number A204 under the DATZ system with possibly conspecific, related forms coded A205 or A206 depending on collection locality…
References
References
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