Apistogramma hippolytae

Apistogramma hippolytae is a medium-sized dwarf cichlid. They are not very colorful but have subtle colorations on the sides and fins.

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Apistogramma hippolytae

Apistogramma hippolytae is a medium sized dwarf cichlid, both males and females grow to about 7 centimeters. Apistogramma hippolytae is not very colorful, but has subtle colorations on the flanks and fins. Striking is the black spot that is positioned approximately in the middle of the body, above the narrow longitudinal stripe.

Origin

Widely distributed, the species has been described from individuals from Lago Manacapuru.

The aquarium

This shy species should be kept in a large aquarium with many conspecifics. The minimum size is 120cm, larger is definitely better in this case because more fish can be kept together. Provide many hiding places by means of stones and wood, in the wild this species is always found near a layer of leaves, so this should certainly not be missing.

Water parameters

A typical blackwater species.

Temperature: 21-29 degrees Celsius
PH: 4 -6
GH: 0-4

In nature, fish have to deal with fluctuating temperatures. Keeping fish at the minimum or maximum temperature for a long time is not always desirable and can shorten their average lifespan.

Diet

Apistogramma are naturally detritivorous, a layer of detritus on the bottom from which they filter their food is ideal. They also like small live food such as mosquito larvae, mysis, daphnia, cyclops, and artemia, as well as frozen food.

Character

Apistogramma hippolytae is a shy species, so it is best to keep it in a group of 10-20 fish in a large aquarium. From this group, monogamous pairs are formed, and they stay together for a long time.

Breeding

When a couple is formed, the courtship lasts for a few days, after which up to 250 eggs are laid within 1 to 2 hours. After 7-11 days, the young fish will swim freely. During the larval stage, the young are moved a lot, for this purpose higher hiding places are generally used. The first 3 months, the young grow up quickly, after half a year they are sexually mature and about 3 centimeters. After a year and a half, they are fully grown.

Author

Jelle

Copyright images

F. Ingemann Hansen – Akvariefotografen.com

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Additional information

Family

Genus

Species

hippolytae

First described by

Sven O. Kullander

Character

Social behaviour

Breeding behaviour

Diet

Zone

Origin

Country

Minimum length

6

Length maximum

7

Temperature minimum

21

Temperature maximum

29

pH minimum

4.0

pH maximum

6.0

GH max

4