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Apistogramma Agasizzi
£10.99
Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
| Country of Origin | Wild Peru |
|---|---|
| Aquarium Level | Middle - Top |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 7.5cm (3") |
| pH | 4.5-6.8 |
| Temperature | 24-29°C |
Agassiz's Apisto has a wide area of distribution, inhabiting slow-moving, shallow blackwater creeks and tributaries of the Amazon River basin - from the Rio Ucayali basin in Peru, through the Rio Solimões and eastwards to the Rio Capim (a tributary of the Guamá River) in Brazil. In many places the substrate is composed of leaf litter. The home aquarium should contain soft, acidic water and be biologically mature before these fishes are added. Ideally there will be dark substrate and dense planting, with plenty of hiding places/territories amongst rocks, driftwood, coconut shells etc. Floating plant cover could be used to help diffuse the light. Peat filtration and the addition of dried Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia catappa) would be beneficial to help create the favoured conditions, and be aware that the tank should have a tight fitting cover, as these fish can jump. Filtration should be efficient, but water movement gentle, and frequent partial water changes should be carried out in order to keep nitrate at a minimum. A. agassizii are generally peaceful, but can become rather territorial when breeding. Keep either a single pair, or in larger aquaria, one male with several females (which will form a harem). The females will seek out individual territories, hence the importance of many visual barriers within the tank. Good tankmates include Corydoras catfish, hatchetfish, pencilfish, small tetras, and suckermouth catfish. Like many of the Apistogramma species, A. agassizii will not tolerate an elevated nitrate level. Regular partial water changes are an absolute must for their continued wellbeing. May also be seen on sale as Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid. Several tank-bred colour forms of this species are available, including 'double red', 'fire red', 'gold', 'red', and 'super red', along with numerous wild variants such as 'Alenquer', 'Cuipeua', 'Santarem', and 'Tefe'.
Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
| Country of Origin | Wild Peru |
|---|---|
| Aquarium Level | Middle - Top |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 7.5cm (3") |
| pH | 4.5-6.8 |
| Temperature | 24-29°C |
Agassiz's Apisto has a wide area of distribution, inhabiting slow-moving, shallow blackwater creeks and tributaries of the Amazon River basin - from the Rio Ucayali basin in Peru, through the Rio Solimões and eastwards to the Rio Capim (a tributary of the Guamá River) in Brazil. In many places the substrate is composed of leaf litter. The home aquarium should contain soft, acidic water and be biologically mature before these fishes are added. Ideally there will be dark substrate and dense planting, with plenty of hiding places/territories amongst rocks, driftwood, coconut shells etc. Floating plant cover could be used to help diffuse the light. Peat filtration and the addition of dried Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia catappa) would be beneficial to help create the favoured conditions, and be aware that the tank should have a tight fitting cover, as these fish can jump. Filtration should be efficient, but water movement gentle, and frequent partial water changes should be carried out in order to keep nitrate at a minimum. A. agassizii are generally peaceful, but can become rather territorial when breeding. Keep either a single pair, or in larger aquaria, one male with several females (which will form a harem). The females will seek out individual territories, hence the importance of many visual barriers within the tank. Good tankmates include Corydoras catfish, hatchetfish, pencilfish, small tetras, and suckermouth catfish. Like many of the Apistogramma species, A. agassizii will not tolerate an elevated nitrate level. Regular partial water changes are an absolute must for their continued wellbeing. May also be seen on sale as Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid. Several tank-bred colour forms of this species are available, including 'double red', 'fire red', 'gold', 'red', and 'super red', along with numerous wild variants such as 'Alenquer', 'Cuipeua', 'Santarem', and 'Tefe'.
Shipping Policy
We ship our fish with DX, the only courier in the United Kingdom who are licensed to ship fish and other livestock by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
We can guarantee next-day delivery for £32 between Monday and Thursday for orders placed before 1pm and for boxes up to 25kg.
We are able to ship on Friday for a Saturday arrival, but this service will cost £45.
Please note that we will not send a fish that day if overnight temperatures are due to be lower than 6 degrees Celsius.
Some of the fish we stock can be sexed and are sold in a pair of 1 male and 1 female. Please bear in mind, however, that we attempt to match them correctly to the best of our anatomic knowledge but there can be some mistakes, as it is not always guaranteed that the fish will be oppositely sexed.
All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for their safety and security.
The bags are then packed into a polystyrene box with a 40h heat pack and a cardboard outer.
After a shipping date is agreed upon, it is the responsibility of the buyer to be at home when the package arrives.
Once the fish arrive it is your responsibility to acclimatise and then quarantine them using the dripping method. All fish leave our care in good health.
International Shipping
On account of stringent regulations and certificates surrounding the shipping of live fish reintroduced following the United Kingdom’s (UK) exit from the European Union (EU) in 2016, Aquarium-Fish Ltd are no longer able to ship to the EU.
However, we are able to ship anywhere else in the world. Please get in touch if you reside outside the UK and are interested in making a purchase to discuss shipping costs and times.
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