Our Guide To Keeping Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid Fish

1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.