Apistogramma macmasteri
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| Macmaster's Dwarf Cichlid | |
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| Macmaster's Dwarf Cichlid | |
| Species | Apistogramma macmasteri |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm) |
| pH | 5.5 - 6.8 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-8 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Macmaster's Dwarf Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- The females are smaller than the males and the males have a rounded caudal fin with red markings.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful fish but only one male of this species should be kept to a tank. Keep one male to several females. Do not keep with delicate or very small fish, but should be fine with peaceful robust tankmates.
[edit] Diet
- Generally will not take dried foods and prefers live/frozen. Feed bloodworm, brine shrimp or daphnia.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Does best in soft acidic water with plenty of hiding places and caves in bogwood.
[edit] Behaviour
- Generally peaceful, but males can be territorial, especially during spawning.
[edit] Identification
- A small elongate oval-shaped fish with a tall dorsal with a serrated edge. The body is iridescent blue with hints of yellow while the caudal is yellow also. There are usually three dark grey-black lateral lines down the body, these are often broken lines rather than solid.
