Apistogramma Agassizii Fire Red – Pre-Order

Description

Apistogramma Agassizii Fire Red

Care level: Easy
Max Size: 17.5cm
Diet: Omnivore
Temp: 25-29°C
PH: 4.5-6.8
Purchase size: 3-4cm

Apistogramma Agassizii are a dwarf cichlid from South America. Fire Red is a colour morph of the standard agassizii that’s got more of a solid orange hue to the body with no stripe, but a vivid darker strip across the length of the back. They are a really beautiful little fish that’s fairly peaceful in temperament and perfect for a South American community. The aquarium should be at least 60L in size with soft acidic water and dark substrate. Plants are recommended as these fish will use them as hiding places as well as territory markers. The aquarium must be mature before adding the Apistogrammas as they are very sensitive to poor water quality. Good filtration and frequent partial water changes are essential, but the water movement needs to be quite gentle.

Ideal tank mates will include smaller tetras, corydoras, smaller loaches and various suckermouth catfish like bristlenose. Apistogrammas, being dwarf cichlids can be quite territorial with their own kind, so if more than one is being housed in the aquarium, there needs to be enough space for everyone to have their individual territories. We recommend housing one male with several females. Larger Cichlids and other overly boisterous fish are not recommended as they may make the Apistogrammas nervous and cause them to hide.

Food can be offered in the form of micro pellets as well as fresh and frozen fish foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, mysis and bloodworm,

Please note that this species needs time to fully colour up. They may seem quite bland when you first receive them, but once they’re settled in a home aquarium and thriving, their full orange glory will soon appear.

If you have any questions about keeping these Apistogramma Agassizii Fire Red and whether they’re suitable for you, please contact us and a member of our friendly store team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions

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