Agassiz' dwarf cichlid — a Cichlidae from 南美洲, territorial; line-of-sight breaks keep the peace. Reaches 3.3–4.8 cm; a pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave. 26–29 °C.
Care parameters
Water temperature
26–29 °C
pH
5–7
GH hardness
0–12 dGH
Adult length
3.3–4.8 cm
Minimum tank
28 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Territorial; line-of-sight breaks keep the peace
Origin
南美洲
Species overview
Apistogramma agassizii, a member of the family Cichlidae, is native to 南美洲. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 3.3–4.8 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 26–29 °C at pH 5–7. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
Native biotope
Habitat
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Flow
Still to gentle current
Dissolved O₂
Moderate
Aquascape & hardware
Substrate
Sand with rock piles
Hardscape
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Plants
Hardy species that tolerate digging
Temperament, diet & tankmates
Schooling
A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave
Diet
Omnivore with a protein lean — quality cichlid pellets