{"product_id":"apistogramma-agassizii-gold-fire-red-apistogramma-agassizii-gold-fire-red","title":"Apistogramma Agassizii Gold Fire Red | Apistogramma agassizii 'Gold Fire Red'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gold Fire Red is a spectacular line-bred form of Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid, drenched in warm gold and blazing fire-red. Males are dazzling little characters, while females stay smaller and take on a rich yellow when in breeding dress. A rewarding dwarf cichlid for a soft, warm, planted aquarium, with males reaching around 8 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wild form of Apistogramma agassizii ranges widely through the Amazon basin of Brazil, Peru and Colombia, foraging among leaf litter, roots and driftwood in soft, acidic, tannin-stained blackwater. Line-bred forms like the Gold Fire Red are aquarium-developed but thrive in these same conditions: warm, soft water with generous cover from plants, wood and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMales glow with gold flanks overlaid by fiery red in the finnage and tail, often with blue-green iridescence and a dark lateral band. The caudal fin carries the classic pointed spade shape. Females are smaller and colour up an intense yellow, particularly when tending eggs or fry. Colour intensifies over dark substrate with a good diet and stable soft water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful, turning territorial only around a spawning cave. Keep as a single male with one or more females, or a bonded pair, in a well-planted tank with plenty of visual barriers. It suits calm, small mid- and upper-water community fish that enjoy the same soft, warm water. Avoid housing multiple males in a small aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator that thrives on small live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp, cyclops and micro worms. Most captive-bred fish also accept quality micro pellets and flake. Feed a varied diet in small portions, and use live or frozen foods to condition fish for spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 40 L for a pair, with 75 L or larger better for a harem. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 5.5–7.0 and soft water, around GH 1–8. Use fine sand, dense planting, driftwood and small caves for spawning. Maintain clean, stable water with regular small changes, as apistos are sensitive to accumulated nitrate. Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA rewarding cave-spawner. The female lays and guards eggs inside a cave, colouring up bright yellow, while the male defends the surrounding territory. Soft, warm, slightly acidic water triggers spawning; rear the fry on newly hatched brine shrimp and micro foods. Water chemistry can influence the sex ratio of the brood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApistogramma agassizii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Fire Red Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine-bred; wild form from the Amazon basin (Brazil, Peru, Colombia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8 cm (males); females smaller, around 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (territorial when breeding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (micro): small live and frozen foods, micro pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, around 1–8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water planted and blackwater community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, hatchetfish, peaceful corydoras, otocinclus and other calm soft-water community fish. Upper-water dither fish help apistos feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive cichlids, boisterous barbs, fin-nippers, and other bottom-dwelling dwarf cichlids in a small tank. Avoid hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232825426211,"sku":"AA1584","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232825458979,"sku":"AA1584-M","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/apistogramma-agassizii-gold-43091525009699.webp?v=1790306577","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/apistogramma-agassizii-gold-fire-red-apistogramma-agassizii-gold-fire-red","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}