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. |