Aquarium species profile

Hongsloi Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma hongsloi · South America (Orinoco Basin, Colombia/Venezuela)

Minimum tank20 gal

Adult size3"

Care levelIntermediate

TemperamentSemi-aggressive

Temperature77–84°F

pH range5.5–7.0

Diet

Carnivore – bloodworms, brine shrimp, micro pellets

Compatible tank mates

Small tetras, corydoras

Tank mates to avoid

Conspecific males, aggressive fish

Care notes

Brilliantly colored — males show red-orange body with yellow fins. Hardy for an Apisto. Cave-spawner; females guard eggs fiercely.

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.

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