Macmaster's dwarf cichlid - Apistogramma macmasteri
Macmaster's dwarf cichlid ( common name )
Apistogramma macmasteri ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 5 - 6 cm ( 1.97 - 2.36 in )
- pH of water: 6.4 - 7.1
- Water hardness (dGH): 4 - 14 °N
- Recommended temperature: 23 - 28 °C ( 73.4 - 82.4 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Food and feeding
These fish will accept all foods offered but prefer live or frozen foods. Use a quality flake or small cichlid pellets but vary the diet by feeding them with blood worms, brine shrimp, white worms and mysis.
Origin
South America; these fish inhabit the clear water streams.
Sexing
Males tend to be larger than the females and they also possess a rounded caudal fin with red edges.
Breeding
One male can be kept with several females whilst breeding. They may all spawn at the same time. Provide the fish with clean, soft and acidic water. They are cave spawners so provide them with plenty of caves in the form of upturned plant post or similar. The female will guard the eggs while the male defends the territory and the fry should be free swimming after 7 days. At this stage, they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 3-5 years.
Short description
Provide these fish with a planted tank and soft acidic water, they can tolerate harder water but may not display their true colours. Add plants and some rocks or wood to create hiding places.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
These fish will accept all foods offered but prefer live or frozen foods. Use a quality flake or small cichlid pellets but vary the diet by feeding them with blood worms, brine shrimp, white worms and mysis.
Origin
South America; these fish inhabit the clear water streams.
Sexing
Males tend to be larger than the females and they also possess a rounded caudal fin with red edges.
Breeding
One male can be kept with several females whilst breeding. They may all spawn at the same time. Provide the fish with clean, soft and acidic water. They are cave spawners so provide them with plenty of caves in the form of upturned plant post or similar. The female will guard the eggs while the male defends the territory and the fry should be free swimming after 7 days. At this stage, they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 3-5 years.
Short description
Provide these fish with a planted tank and soft acidic water, they can tolerate harder water but may not display their true colours. Add plants and some rocks or wood to create hiding places.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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