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Viejita Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma viejita

AnimaliaChordataActinopterygiiCichliformesCichlidae

📍 Rio Meta, Colombia

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Beautiful dwarf cichlid with a high dorsal fin and red-spotted flanks. Males are particularly colourful with blue-red patterns.

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pH
5.0–7.0
diet
omnivore
maxSize
2.5 inches
minTankSize
20 gallons
temperature
75–82°F (24–28°C)

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Temperature

75–82°F

24–28°C

Natural Habitat Temperature

81°79°77°JFMAMJJASOND

77°F 81°F seasonal range  · (Jan low, Mar high)

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