Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma trifasciata)
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Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma trifasciata
57 Litres (15 US G.)
2.5-5.1cm (1-2 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 6.5
26 -29 °C (78.8-84.2°F)
2-5 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid, Blue Apistogramma, Three-Stripe Apisto
Origin
- 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
- Males are larger, more colourful and have longer finnage than females. Females are silver and black with shorter fins.
Tank compatibility
- 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.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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