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:Keep this species in male/female pairs. Tank mates should not be predatory and do not keep with other cichlids. Keep with robust and fast-swimming tank mates.
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Latest revision as of 03:05, 13 December 2017

Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid

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Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma trifasciata

57 Litres (15 US G.)

2.5-5.1cm (1-2 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 6.5

26 -29 °C (78.8-84.2°F)

2-5 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid, Blue Apistogramma, Three-Stripe Apisto


Origin[edit]

South America: Amazon River basin, in the Guaporé drainage in Brazil; Paraná River basin, in the Paraguay River drainage in Brazil and Paraguay, and in the middle Paraná River drainage in Argentina.


Sexing[edit]

Males are larger, more colourful and have longer finnage than females. Females are silver and black with shorter fins.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Keep this species in male/female pairs. Tank mates should not be predatory and do not keep with other cichlids. Keep with robust and fast-swimming tank mates.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]