{"product_id":"apistogramma-agassizii-alenquer-apistogramma-agassizii-alenquer","title":"Apistogramma Agassizii Alenquer | Apistogramma agassizii 'Alenquer'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alenquer Agassizii is a premium locality form of Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid, prized for its fiery red-and-gold body and dramatic spear-shaped tail. A characterful, mostly peaceful dwarf that reaches around 7-8cm in the male, it is a superb centrepiece for a soft, warm, well-planted aquarium. Males are larger and far more colourful than the more subdued females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApistogramma agassizii is widespread through the Amazon basin of South America; the \"Alenquer\" refers to a red locality form from the region of that name in Brazil. These fish live in warm, soft, acidic, tannin-stained waters among leaf litter, roots and marginal plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominant Alenquer males glow with red and gold along the body and into the finnage, finished with the distinctive lance-shaped tail. Females are smaller and plainer, turning an intense yellow with bold black markings when guarding a brood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful for a cichlid, but males are territorial and both parents become defensive when breeding. It suits a quiet, well-structured community or a species tank, ideally as one male with one or more females, each with her own territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micro-predator that strongly prefers live and frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops and micro-worm. It will often take good-quality micro-pellets and flake, but variety and some live food bring out the best colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide soft, acidic, warm water, fine sand, leaf litter, and plenty of cover from plants, wood and caves such as coconut shells or small clay pots for spawning sites. Stable, clean water is important, as Apistogramma dislike nitrate build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cave-spawning dwarf cichlid with maternal brood care. The female lays her eggs on the roof of a cave and tends the eggs and fry closely, colouring up bright yellow and driving off intruders, while the male guards the wider territory. A rewarding fish to breed in the right water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApistogramma agassizii 'Alenquer'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApistogramma Agassizii Alenquer (Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Amazon basin; Alenquer form, Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales up to about 7-8cm; females ~5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (territorial when breeding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (micro-predator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26-29°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0-7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, planted community and dwarf-cichlid aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, peaceful upper- and mid-water fish such as tetras, pencilfish, rasboras and hatchetfish, plus Corydoras and small plecos that stay out of its way. Ideal in a soft-water Amazon community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger or aggressive cichlids, boisterous or nippy fish, and other bottom-dwelling territorial species that will compete for the same space. Avoid hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232825360675,"sku":"AA1583","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232825393443,"sku":"AA1583-M","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/apistogramma-agassizii-alenq-43091524780323.webp?v=1790306577","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/apistogramma-agassizii-alenquer-apistogramma-agassizii-alenquer","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}