Genera: ~ 100
Species: ~ 1300
Species: ~ 1300
The geographical distribution of the most species-rich Perch-likes family extends to Africa, South and Central
America and Indian Subcontinent. The Cichlid's lengths range from about 4cm to 80cm. Many species are popular
aquarium fishes. In general Cichlids count as quarrelsome.
Apistogramma diplotaenia
Double-stripe apisto
~ 5 cm
One of the smallest and rarest Apistogramma species.
Image wanted
Apistogramma eremnopyge
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4 bis 5 cm
A new described species from Peru, online information scarce.
Image: Aquarich Tsushimasuikaen aquarich.jp
Apistogramma pertensis
Amazon dwarf cichlid
> 5 cm
Online information scarce.
Image: Aquarich Tsushimasuikaen aquarich.jp
Apistogramma rubrolineata
-
> 5 cm
A typical blackwater-fish, peaceful, well suitable for small tanks. Only few information online.
Image: Aquarich Tsushimasuikaen aquarich.jp
Apistogramma trifasciata
-
~ 5 cm
I'll try out the apisto tri first, since it is an easy apisto to start.
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Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis
T-bar Dwarf Cichlid
~ 4 cm
A small Dwarf Cichlid which could even be kept in small tanks.
Image wanted
Biotoecus dicentrarchus
-
4,5 cm
A peaceful cavebrooder. Soft water. Online information scarce.
Image: Aquarich Tsushimasuikaen aquarich.jp
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Ram cichlid
4-5 cm
Nowadays many different variants are captively bred for the aquarist hobby.
The tanks set up should consist of a fine gravel substrate with a broad leaved plant & a flat surfaced stone,
which all could be potential spawning sites.
To achieve breeding condition, Rams should be fed a varied diet with occasional high protein foods.
Vincent Balman www.stroodaquarist.co.uk
Genus Species
Common name
1 to 4 cm
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