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American Cichlids

Apistogramma norberti

Apistogramma norberti

Key facts

  • Temperature24–28 °C
  • pH5–7
  • Minimum tank60 l
  • Adult size6 cm
  • Difficulty★★★☆☆
  • TemperamentSemi-aggressive
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Cichlidae
Origin
Upper Amazon (Peru)
Size
6 cm (males)
Temperature
24 – 28°C
pH
5.0 – 7.0
GH
1 – 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; maternal care in a cave

Notes: Yellowish body with a lateral band and fins with reddish hues. Similar to agassizii but smaller.

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