MacMaster's dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma macmasteri) es un cichlidae de South America; alcanza 4.1–6.1 cm a 23–30 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
23–30 °C
pH
6–6.5
Dureza GH
2–4 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4.1–6.1 cm
Tanque mínimo
45 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance
Origen
南美洲
Descripción de la especie
From the waters of 南美洲 comes Apistogramma macmasteri, a member of the family Cichlidae. Territory is its whole worldview; rocks arranged as walls calm what open water cannot. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 4.1–6.1 cm. Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. Strong filtration, hardscape boundaries and a steady routine turn a brawler into a showpiece. Maintain 23–30 °C at pH 6–6.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Sand with rock piles
Decoración dura
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
Plantas
Hardy species that tolerate digging
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines
Dieta
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter
Compañeros recomendados
Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank
Evitar con
Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted