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Apistogramma allpahuayo
American Cichlids

Apistogramma allpahuayo

Apistogramma allpahuayo

Photo: Memelukas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Key facts

  • Temperature24–28 °C
  • pH4.5–6.5
  • Minimum tank50 l
  • Adult size5 cm
  • Difficulty★★★☆☆
  • TemperamentSemi-aggressive
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Cichlidae
Origin
Peru (near Iquitos)
Size
5 cm (males)
Temperature
24 – 28°C
pH
4.5 – 6.5
GH
0 – 5 °dGH
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Water type
tropical freshwater
Swimming level
bottom
Behavior
semi-aggressive
Minimum number of individuals
1 male and 2 females
Minimum aquarium size
50 L
Diet
carnivore
Reproduction
oviparous

Notes: Small apistogramma with a red-spotted tail. Soft blackwater.

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