Apistogramma diplotaenia
Apistogramma diplotaenia is quite aggressive towards conspecifics. It needs a lot of space to set up its territory. A too-small aquarium will lead to deadly fights between the partners when kept as a pair. Furthermore, it is a peaceful species that can be kept together with other fish that are not too large. With fish that are too large, the animals become stressed and shy. The aquarium should have a fine sand bottom, plants, driftwood, and roots.
Apistogramma diplotaenia was officially described by Kullander in 1987.
Origin
Apistogramma diplotaenia is native to South America; Brazil and Venezuela. They live in the Amazon river system and Rio Negro.
Diet
Small live food such as Artemia, Daphnia and mosquito larvae should be given as food.
Breeding Apistogramma diplotaenia
Breeding Apistogramma diplotaenia is not easy. A well-matched pair is essential for successful breeding. The eggs are laid in a hole and fertilized. The female takes care of the eggs while the male defends the territory. When the young are free swimming, they are cared for for another 6 weeks, during which the male will also participate in the brood care at a certain point. The young must be fed the finest infusion for the first period, later with Artemia-nauplii.
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Author
Jan Bukkems – Aquavisie
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