Photos taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans
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| Scientific name: | Apistogramma hongsloi |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Up to 3" (7.5cm), female smaller. |
| Origin: | South America: Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela. |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank, with plenty of cover. |
| Compatibility: | More peaceful than larger cichlids, but they will become territorial when spawning. |
| Temperature: | 24-28oC (75-82oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Soft and acidic preferred, but seems to adapt to slightly hard and alkaline water (especially captive bred fish). |
| Feeding: | Carnivorous: Will take dry foods, but live or frozen foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp, mysis and mosquito larvae will be preferred. |
| Sexing: | Males are larger and more colourful. Females have a yellowish background colour. |
| Breeding: | Cave brooder. Provide soft and acidic to neutral water.
The female normally guards the fry, while the male defends the wider territory. |
| Comments: |
This is a very variable species, with a number of morphs available. More colourful captive-bred strains have been developed.
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