Difference between revisions of "Apistogramma resticulosa"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :Lower Rio Mamor, Bolivia/Brazil, South America | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Females have yellow on their chest, whereas males have blue. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :A relatively peaceful dwarf cichlid (except if breeding) and can be kept with other peaceful, non-nippy, tank mates that appreciate the same water conditions such as [[Neon Tetra]]s. There should only be one male to a tank to avoid any territorial behaviour. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will accept pellets and flake as well as [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Appreciates lots of hiding places, wood and floating plants. They do best in a pH of 7.0-7.5, and a temperature around {{F|80}}. They will be sensitive towards parameter changes. Best for matured tanks only. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A relatively peaceful little cichlid, although two males may be territorial to one another. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An attractive cichlid that is relatively new to the pet trade. Its body is silver-grey in colour with a bold dark lateral line, it has shiny metallic blue on the head, giving it its common name. It has a dark vertical band through the eye to the chin. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American), Dwarf Cichlid | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (American), Dwarf Cichlid | ||
Latest revision as of 03:08, 13 December 2017
Apisto Blue Head
Apisto Blue Head
Apistogramma resticulosa
57 Litres (15 US G.)
5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.5
25.6-27.8°C (78 -82 °F)
6-10 °d
1:2 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Cichlidae
Contents
Origin[edit]
- Lower Rio Mamor, Bolivia/Brazil, South America
Sexing[edit]
- Females have yellow on their chest, whereas males have blue.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A relatively peaceful dwarf cichlid (except if breeding) and can be kept with other peaceful, non-nippy, tank mates that appreciate the same water conditions such as Neon Tetras. There should only be one male to a tank to avoid any territorial behaviour.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept pellets and flake as well as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Appreciates lots of hiding places, wood and floating plants. They do best in a pH of 7.0-7.5, and a temperature around 26.7°C (80°F) . They will be sensitive towards parameter changes. Best for matured tanks only.
Behaviour[edit]
- A relatively peaceful little cichlid, although two males may be territorial to one another.
Identification[edit]
- An attractive cichlid that is relatively new to the pet trade. Its body is silver-grey in colour with a bold dark lateral line, it has shiny metallic blue on the head, giving it its common name. It has a dark vertical band through the eye to the chin.
