Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – micro-worms, baby brine shrimp, daphnia; small live food preferred
Aquarium species profile
Apistogramma Trifasciata
Apistogramma trifasciata · South America (Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil — Paraguay River drainage)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size2.5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature77–84°F
pH range5.0–7.0
Compatible tank mates
Small tetras, small corydoras; peaceful nano fish
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive fish, conspecific males
Care notes
Three bold horizontal black stripes give this species its name. Males display vivid blue-green with red in fins; females yellow when breeding. One of the more challenging Apistogramma — needs very soft acidic water. Cave spawner. Sensitive to water quality — not ideal for beginners. Beautiful biotope fish.
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.