This Apistogramma is a beautiful man-made strain of A. agassizi. Similarly to wild caught A. agassizi, males have an elongated and spear shaped caudal fin. Females have a rounded caudal fin. Both males and females have yellow to orange color and purple back. Males grow usually to the size of 2.5" and females often reach the size of about 1.5". These fish are tank raised and can acclimate to a very broad range of water parameters. They can be kept in a community tank with other non-aggressive fish, planted tank with a few hiding places is optimal. They are not difficult to care for but they are sensitive to nitrates and therefore frequent water changes are required.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apistogramma agassizi |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 9cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 3 - 8 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Loose Shoaling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Apistogramma agassizi Fire Red
This Apistogramma is a beautiful man-made strain of A. agassizi. Similarly to wild caught A. agassizi, males have an elongated and spear shaped caudal fin. Females have a rounded caudal fin. Both males and females have yellow to orange color and purple back. Males grow usually to the size of 2.5" and females often reach the size of about 1.5". These fish are tank raised and can acclimate to a very broad range of water parameters. They can be kept in a community tank with other non-aggressive fish, planted tank with a few hiding places is optimal. They are not difficult to care for but they are sensitive to nitrates and therefore frequent water changes are required.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apistogramma agassizi |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 9cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 3 - 8 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Loose Shoaling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
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