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| Family: |
CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Apistogramma nijsseni |
| Common Name: |
Nijssen's Dwarf Cichlid, Panda Cichlid, Dwarf Panda |
| Size: |
Males 3" (8 cm) females smaller. |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Amazon River basin, in the Carahuayte River drainage,
a tributary to the Ucayali River. |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallons or larger recommended. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous. Will likely take dry foods. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful. |
| Water: |
Requires high water quality. Temperature 73-86°F
(23-30°C), ph 5.0 to 7.0, dH: 2-15 |
| Care: |
One of the more difficult to keep of the Apistos. |
| Communities: |
OK, seldom seen. |
| Suitability: |
Good if you meet its needs. |
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