Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – live/frozen micro-foods, small pellets
Aquarium species profile
Two-Stripe Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma bitaeniata · South America (Amazon, Peru/Brazil/Colombia)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelIntermediate
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
Temperature77–84°F
pH range5.0–6.8
Compatible tank mates
Small tetras, pencilfish, corydoras
Tank mates to avoid
Conspecific males, boisterous tankmates
Care notes
Requires soft, blackwater conditions. Pair keeps to a territory. Cave-spawner. Less commonly available than other Apistogramma — a gem for specialists.
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.