Apistogramma diplotaenia

Apistogramma diplotaenia is quite aggressive towards conspecifics. It needs a lot of space to set up its territory.

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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.

Video

Author

Jan Bukkems – Aquavisie

Copyright images

Britzke
Marcos del Rio

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Additional information

Family

Genus

Species

diplotaenia

First described by

Sven O. Kullander

Breeding behaviour

Character

Social behaviour

Zone

Diet

Origin

Country

,

ecosystem

,

Minimum length

5

Length maximum

5.5

Temperature minimum

24

Temperature maximum

29

pH minimum

4.5

pH maximum

5.5

GH minimum

3

GH max

6