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.
原生環境
生息地
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
水流
Still to gentle current
溶存酸素
Moderate
レイアウトと設備
底床
Sand with rock piles
流木・石組
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
水草
Hardy species that tolerate digging
性格・餌・混泳
群泳性
A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave
餌
Omnivore with a protein lean — quality cichlid pellets