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Apistogramma resticulosa
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| Apisto Blue Head | |
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| Apisto Blue Head | |
| Species | Apistogramma resticulosa |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R 300.928 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Apisto Blue Head
[edit] Origin
- Lower Rio Mamor, Bolivia/Brazil, South America
[edit] Sexing
- Females have yellow on their chest, whereas males have blue.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A relatively peaceful dwarf cichlid (except if breeding) and can be kept with other peaceful, non-nippy, tank mates that appreciate the same water conditions such as Neon Tetras. There should only be one male to a tank to avoid any territorial behaviour.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept pellets and flake as well as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Appreciates lots of hiding places, wood and floating plants. They do best in a pH of 7.0-7.5, and a temperature around 80°F (26.7°C) . They will be sensitive towards parameter changes. Best for matured tanks only.
[edit] Behaviour
- A relatively peaceful little cichlid, although two males may be territorial to one another.
[edit] Identification
- An attractive cichlid that is relatively new to the pet trade. Its body is silver-grey in colour with a bold dark lateral line, it has shiny metallic blue on the head, giving it its common name. It has a dark vertical band through the eye to the chin.
