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Our Guide To Keeping Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Apistogramma agassizii
- Common name: Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid
- Family: Cichlidae
- Origin: South America, specifically in the Amazon River Basin
- Adult length: 5 - 8 cm
- Lifespan: 3 - 5 years
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Tank Setup:
- Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlids prefer a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots and caves.
- Maintain a tank size of at least 20 gallons for a pair or small group.
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Water Parameters:
- Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).
- They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
- Provide soft to moderately hard water with a dH range of 5 - 15.
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Ensure good water circulation and filtration to maintain water quality.
- Provide gentle to moderate water flow as Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlids prefer calm waters.
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Diet:
- Offer a varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, and small live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
- Supplement their diet with vegetable matter and occasional treats like mosquito larvae.
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Tank mates:
- Choose tank mates that are peaceful and not too large or aggressive.
- Good tank mates include small peaceful fish like tetras, rasboras, and small catfish species.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlids are territorial during breeding but otherwise peaceful. Provide plenty of hiding spots to reduce aggression.
- Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping fish species.
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