| 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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