Scientific name: Apistogramma resticulosa Common name: Thin-line dwarf cichlid Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 2 - 3 cm (0.79 - 1.18 inch) 0 14 Recommended pH range for the species: 6.3 - 7.5 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 9 - 18°N (160.71 - 321.43ppm) 0°C 32°F 30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°F) The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning Where the species comes from: South America Temperament to its own species: peaceful Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful Usual place in the tank: Middle levels Food and feeding Thin-line dwarf cichlids will accept all foods offered. Use a quality flake or small pellets for the staple diet but keep them interested in food by adding variations of live or frozen treats. Blood worm, brine shrimp, mysis, and daphnia are ideal. Origin South America; Thin-line dwarf cichlids are found in the water ways of Bolivia and Brazil. Sexing Females will have yellow colouration on their chest, the males will have blue colouration. Males will also have extended dorsal and anal fins. Breeding Use upturned plant pots to provide caves for spawning sites. The female will tend the eggs while the male will guard the territory. The eggs should hatch after 4-5 days and after another 4-5 days the female will guide the fry out of the nest to look for food. The fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp. Lifespan The expected life span for Apistogramma resticulosa is 3-5 years. Short description Thin-line dwarf cichlids are classed as peaceful and can be kept in a community tank with other peaceful tank mates. Try to keep one male in the tank, two males together will become territorial. Add hiding places with wood or rocks and use floating plants to subdue the lighting. Picture Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
