Apistogramma Bitaeniata
A South American dwarf cichlid associated with soft-water Amazon habitats.
 
Key Features
Scientific Name: Soft water, sand, caves, wood and planted cover.
Scientific Name: Territorial during breeding; avoid crowded dwarf-cichlid groups.
Scientific Name: Keep in a mature aquarium with stable water chemistry.
Scientific Name: Keep water conditions stable and make regular partial water changes.
 
Care Requirements
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 5.0–6.5
Aquarium: 80 litres or more
Diet: Small sinking carnivore foods and suitable frozen or live aquatic foods.
 
Temperament
Choose tankmates with compatible water requirements and allow suitable swimming and shelter space.
 
Notes
Maintain stable conditions with regular partial water changes.