Family: Cichlidae
Distribution: Apistogramma velifera is a South American dwarf cichlid, distributed in Venezuela’s Orinoco River system.
PH: 5.5 – 6.5
Temperature: 23°C – 30°C (73°F – 86°F)
Hardness: > 5 dH
Description: There is not much documentation on this species as yet.
Diet: A high quality flake is recommended as part of the Apistogramma velifera’s diet. Offer blood worms and brine shrimps as an occasional treat.
Breeding: There is not much information available on the breeding habits of Apistogramma velifera.
Comments: Not a great deal is known about this South American cichlid.
Article/Books:
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.
Comments on this entry are closed.