Nijssen's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma nijsseni) es un cichlidae de its native waters; alcanza 2.9–4.3 cm a 23–30 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
23–30 °C
pH
5–5.6
Dureza GH
5–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto
2.9–4.3 cm
Tanque mínimo
25 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Territorial; line-of-sight breaks keep the peace
Origen
Amazon basin, South America
Descripción de la especie
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.
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
A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave
Dieta
Omnivore with a protein lean — quality cichlid pellets