Viejita - Apistogramma viejita
Viejita ( common name )
Apistogramma viejita ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 6 - 8 cm ( 2.36 - 3.15 in )
- pH of water: 5.5 - 6.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 2 - 10 °N
- Recommended temperature: 25 - 28 °C ( 77 - 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
The staple diet for this fish should be a quality flake. They will appreciate treats of brine shrimp and blood worm.
Origin
South America; they are to be found in the Amazon River Basins.
Sexing
As juveniles, these fish are impossible to sex. When adult, the male will display more coloration and have an extended dorsal fin.
Breeding
Soft, acidic water is required to get these fish to breed. Small, frequent water changes will often induce spawning. Approx. 40 eggs will be laid in a batch and the female will protect these, the male will stand guard of the spawning site. The fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp when they are free swimming.
Lifespan
The expected life span of this fish is 2-3 years.
Short description
These fish are best kept in a tank with plenty of plants; they should be kept in a ratio of one male to 3-4 females as they are a harem fish. Open swimming spaces should also be provided.
Thanks to Jan Wirén for his picture.
The staple diet for this fish should be a quality flake. They will appreciate treats of brine shrimp and blood worm.
Origin
South America; they are to be found in the Amazon River Basins.
Sexing
As juveniles, these fish are impossible to sex. When adult, the male will display more coloration and have an extended dorsal fin.
Breeding
Soft, acidic water is required to get these fish to breed. Small, frequent water changes will often induce spawning. Approx. 40 eggs will be laid in a batch and the female will protect these, the male will stand guard of the spawning site. The fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp when they are free swimming.
Lifespan
The expected life span of this fish is 2-3 years.
Short description
These fish are best kept in a tank with plenty of plants; they should be kept in a ratio of one male to 3-4 females as they are a harem fish. Open swimming spaces should also be provided.
Thanks to Jan Wirén for his picture.
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