Apistogramma nijsseni
| Common Names: | Nijsseni's Dwarf Cichlid Panda Apistogramma Panda Dwarf Cichlid |
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| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Category: | Cichlids |
| Distribution: | America - South; Peru, near Iquitos. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; The Rio Ucayali area. |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful. Mix with other community fish. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; They are not picky eaters, and will feed on a range from flakes to live foods. Live foods will enhance color and growth. These cichlids will pick at the substrate and any ornamentation throughout the day for additional food. |
| Care: | Prefers a tank with lots of plants and bogwood. Rock formations will provide extra cover and may serve as a spawning site for mature fish. This species does not fare well in dirty water, so frequent water changes and good filtration are necessary for survival. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 8cm (3.1") Female: 6cm (2.4") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Females are mostly yellow with very little blue if any on them. Females also have several blotchy black spots on them, which the males do not. |
| Breeding: | Condition the pair on live foods. Apistogramma nijensi spawn on bogwood, or in upturned clay flower pots. |
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| Comments: | This is one of the more difficult to keep of the Apistos. They have very demanding water qualities that must be met, otherwise the fish will not fair well. |
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| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;Mez |
| Submitted By: | Mez |
| Contributors: | sirbooks |
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