Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – micro pellets, frozen/live bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia
Aquarium species profile
Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma agassizii · South America (Amazon Basin, Brazil/Peru)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelIntermediate
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
Temperature76–84°F
pH range5.5–7.0
Compatible tank mates
Small tetras, corydoras, rasboras, pencilfish
Tank mates to avoid
Other Apistogramma males, large aggressive fish
Care notes
Males display stunning fan-shaped tails. Keep one male with 2–3 females. Soft, acidic water preferred. Cave-spawner — provide coconut shells or small pots.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.