Nijssen's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma nijsseni)

Familie: Cichlidae

Nijssen's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma nijsseni) ist ein Cichlidae aus its native waters; etwa 2.9–4.3 cm bei 23–30 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
23–30 °C
pH
5–5.6
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
2.9–4.3 cm
Mindestaquarium
25 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Territorial; line-of-sight breaks keep the peace
Herkunft
Amazon basin, South America

Artübersicht

Apistogramma nijsseni, a member of the family Cichlidae, is native to Amazon basin, South America. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 2.9–4.3 cm. A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave. Over-filter for its messy habits, aquascape with rock walls, and respect its claimed corner. Maintain 23–30 °C at pH 5–5.6. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Sand with rock piles
Harte Dekoration
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Pflanzen
Hardy species that tolerate digging

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave
Fütterung
Omnivore with a protein lean — quality cichlid pellets
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Fortpflanzungsart
Dedicated pair-bonded spawner; expect fry defence