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Apistogramma cruzi
American Cichlids

Apistogramma cruzi

Apistogramma cruzi

Photo: Mazapura · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Key facts

  • Temperature24–28 °C
  • pH5–7
  • Minimum tank60 l
  • Adult size7 cm
  • Difficulty★★★☆☆
  • TemperamentSemi-aggressive
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Cichlidae
Origin
Upper Amazon (Peru)
Size
7 cm (males)
Temperature
24 – 28°C
pH
5.0 – 7.0
GH
0 – 8 °dGH
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Water type
tropical freshwater
Swimming level
lower
Behavior
semi-aggressive
Minimum number of individuals
1 male and 2 females
Minimum aquarium size
60 L
Diet
carnivore
Reproduction
oviparous

Notes: Males have tall fins and blue iridescence. Belongs to the agassizii group.

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