Apistogramma Agassizii

Apistogramma agassizii
Apistogramma agassizii (A 234 - A 243) is one of the best known and widely kept dwarf cichlids.

Apistogramma agassizii
See also: A. agassizii spawning article by Phil Ryti, originally written for the Michigan Cichlid Association.
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Apistogramma agassizii is kept in next tanks: Dwarf Cichlids in Cham I, Dwarf Pufferfish, Dwarf Cichlids in Cham II,
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Apistogramma agassizii are unusual among cichlids in that they make great community fish, provided their tankmates are of similar size. This species does best when kept in pairs or in small groups.

The Apistogramma agassizii is one of the easiest South American dwarfs to keep and breed. Definitely a good beginner fish. This species likes the pH aroud 6.8 to neutral and a dH of 8-10.

Company: Apistogramma agassizii (Agassiz' Dwarf Cichlid ) is best kept with other small species.
Water parameters: Ttemperature 26-29°C / 79-84°F; pH 5.0 - 7.0 ...

Alternative Name
Agasizi's Apisto Scientific Name: Apistogramma agassizii
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Apistogramma agassizii, Steindachner, 1875
Origin:Brazil, Amazonas river and it's southern tributaries.
Etymology: Named after Louis Agassiz.

Apistogramma agassizii
A very well known dwarf cichlid second only to Mikrogeophagus ramirezi in popularity this little beauty is also one of the best tankmates for discus - although species tanks are always recommended for the latter.

Apistogramma agassizii is the scientific name for the Agassizi's dwarf cichlid, a fish that occurs in many southern tributaries of the Amazon river. Male Agassizi's dwarf cichlids are territorial by nature.

Apistogramma agassizii
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Dwarf Cichlid, Apistogramma agassizii: 17-19(winter)and 23-26 (summer)
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Congratulations to Jennifer our winner for March with her photograph of one of her Apistogramma agassizii
Red spots and gold spots - Pterygoplichthys ...

See also: Apistogramma, Cichlid, Water, Species, Dwarf