Apistogramma Rositae

Family: Cichlidae

Distribution: Apistogramma Rositae, a dwarf cichlid, is found in South America.  They are most prevalent in north-western Peru.

PH: < 6

Temperature: approximately 25°C (77°F)

Hardness: 3 – 18 dGH

Description: The Apistogramma Rositae will reach a maximum of 4 cm in length.  It is a tiny, intricately designed fish which has 15 – 17 dorsal fins, 5 – 7 dorsal soft rays, three anal spines and 6 – 7 anal soft rays.  It is a freshwater fish that thrives in a tropical climate.  Apistogramma Rositae species have a preference for cooler water and are mostly confined to forest streams.

Diet: No actual information is available on this species, but a quality flake or smallish pellets should serve as its staple diet.  You should feed it live food – blood worms, brine shrimp – on special occasions.

Breeding: Little is known about the breeding habits of this spawning species.  Most Apistos eggs, on average, take 4 – 5 days to hatch, at which point the female will lead its fry out to gather food.

Comments: Decorate your tank with upturned pot plants, hiding spaces and area for this species to swim. You could house a pair of Apistogramma Rositae in a 15 gallon tank.

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Recommended Compatible Species:

Apistogramma can be great community fish and live happily with most Tetra species (particularly the Neon Tetra and Black Tetra). They are also great tank mates with Discus, Corydoras Catfish  (particularly Corydoras Sterbai and Corydoras aeneus) Angelfish, Clown loach, the common Guppy and Platy and most Gourami (such as the Blue Gourami and Dwarf Gourami like the Honey Gourami) Also can live happily with most Danio (particularly the Zebra Danio and Pearl Danio)  and also many Killifish make great tank mates.

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