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From the savannah streams of the Meta basin, it suits keepers of soft-water planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 7 cm (2.75 in) for males; females around 5 cm (2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Upper Río Meta basin near Puerto Gaitán, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Shallow, slow, vegetated shoreline waters in savannah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Carnivorous micro-predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Micro pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, live blackworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds once or twice daily; frozen or live foods bring out colour and condition breeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, otocinclus, corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Apistogramma, boisterous fish, fin-nippers, dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful towards other species; males spar with each other over territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs claim a cave and defend the surrounding area strongly when spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs very soft, stable water and hiding places; wild fish demanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 22–28°C (72–82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.0–7.0 (tank-bred); wild fish lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 0–5 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 60 litres for a pair; larger for a harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany fish sold as viejita are in fact A. macmasteri, and care is the same either way. They colour best in soft, warm water over dark sand with plants, roots and leaf litter. Keep a pair or small harem with several caves. Females spawn in a cave and guard the fry alone, chasing the male in a small tank. The red fin edging becomes more intense with maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":64680658665849,"sku":"STF-APISTO-VIEJ-female","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":64680658698617,"sku":"STF-APISTO-VIEJ-male","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \u0026 Female Pair","offer_id":64680658731385,"sku":"STF-APISTO-VIEJ-male-female-pair","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-APISTO-VIEJ.png?v=1790096781"},{"product_id":"apistogramma-macmasteri-red-3cm","title":"Apistogramma Macmasteri Red 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacmaster's Dwarf Cichlid Red is a selectively bred form in which males show a golden body, a metallic blue sheen and striking red edges on the tail and dorsal fin. Females are smaller and turn bright yellow with black markings when breeding. From the upper Meta system in Colombia, it suits keepers of soft-water planted or blackwater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 5.5 cm (2.2 in) for males; females around 4 cm (1.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Río Guaytiquía and Río Metica basins, upper Río Meta, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Shaded, slow streams over sand with wood and leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Carnivorous micro-predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Micro pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, live blackworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds once or twice daily; frozen or live foods bring out colour and condition breeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, otocinclus, corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Apistogramma, boisterous fish, fin-nippers, dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful towards other species; males spar with each other over territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs claim a cave and defend the surrounding area strongly when spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs very soft, stable water and dim lighting to thrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 0–5 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 45 litres for a pair; larger for a harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is often confused with A. viejita; the red form is a tank-bred strain. It colours best in soft, warm, dim water with dark sand, roots and leaf litter, and dislikes bright light. Keep a pair or a small harem with several caves. Females spawn in a cave and guard the fry alone, driving the male off in small tanks. A compact fish with outstanding finnage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":64680660533625,"sku":"STF-APISTO-MAC-female","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":64680660566393,"sku":"STF-APISTO-MAC-male","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \u0026 Female Pair","offer_id":64680660599161,"sku":"STF-APISTO-MAC-male-female-pair","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-APISTO-MAC.png?v=1790096790"},{"product_id":"apistogramma-cacatuoides-double-red-3cm","title":"Apistogramma Cacatuoides Double Red 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid Double Red is a line-bred form of Apistogramma cacatuoides in which males carry a tall, spiky crest of dorsal rays plus vivid red and black patterning on both the dorsal and tail fins. Females are smaller and yellow. From the upper Amazon, it is the hardiest and most adaptable Apistogramma, ideal for first-time dwarf cichlid keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 7.5 cm (3 in) for males; females around 5 cm (2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Upper Amazon basin: Peru and western Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow tributaries and backwaters with leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Carnivorous micro-predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Micro pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, live blackworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds once or twice daily; frozen or live foods bring out colour and condition breeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, otocinclus, corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Apistogramma, boisterous fish, fin-nippers, dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful towards other species; males spar with each other over territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs claim a cave and defend the surrounding area strongly when spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs caves and stable water; females fierce while guarding fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 22–29°C (72–84°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.5–7.5 (tank-bred adaptable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 0–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 60 litres for a pair; larger for a harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Reds are tank-bred for generations and cope with harder, neutral water better than most Apistogramma, making them a sound first dwarf cichlid. Keep one male with one or more females and supply several caves, sand and leaf litter. Females spawn in a cave and guard the fry alone, chasing the male, so give him room. The crest and fin colour develop fully as males mature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":64680660894073,"sku":"STF-APISTO-CAC-DR-female","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":64680660926841,"sku":"STF-APISTO-CAC-DR-male","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \u0026 Female Pair","offer_id":64680660959609,"sku":"STF-APISTO-CAC-DR-male-female-pair","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-APISTO-CAC-DR.png?v=1790096793"},{"product_id":"apistogramma-agassizii-3cm","title":"Apistogramma Agassizii 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid is one of the best-known Apistogramma, with males showing a long spade-shaped tail, a dark lateral stripe and fins washed in blue, red or yellow depending on strain. Females are smaller and yellow when breeding. From the Amazon basin, it suits keepers of planted or blackwater tanks wanting cichlid character in a small package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 7.5 cm (3 in) for males; females around 5 cm (2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Amazon and Solimões basins, Peru to eastern Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow tributaries and backwaters with thick leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Carnivorous micro-predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Micro pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, live blackworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds once or twice daily; frozen or live foods bring out colour and condition breeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, otocinclus, corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Apistogramma, boisterous fish, fin-nippers, dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful towards other species; males spar with each other over territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs claim a cave and defend the surrounding area strongly when spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Wants soft, clean, stable water; females turn fierce when breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 22–29°C (72–84°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.0–7.0 (tank-bred); wild fish lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 0–10 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 60 litres for a pair; larger for a harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose tank-bred fish for a community; wild imports need very soft, acidic water. Keep one male with one or more females and provide caves, sand and leaf litter. Females spawn in a cave and guard the fry alone, becoming aggressive to the male in small tanks, so give him space to retreat. Colour and pattern vary by strain and locality, and dim light shows them best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":64680661156217,"sku":"STF-APISTO-AGAS-male","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":64680661188985,"sku":"STF-APISTO-AGAS-female","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \u0026 Female Pair","offer_id":64680661221753,"sku":"STF-APISTO-AGAS-male-female-pair","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-APISTO-AGAS.png?v=1790096794"},{"product_id":"apistogramma-hongsloi-3cm","title":"Apistogramma Hongsloi 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHongslo's Dwarf Cichlid, the Redline Apisto, is a slender species in which males show a yellow-gold body and a bold red band running along the lower flank and into the fins. Females are smaller and yellow with black markings. From the Orinoco drainage of Colombia and Venezuela, it suits keepers of soft, warm planted or blackwater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 6 cm (2.4 in) for males; females smaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Río Vichada, Meta and middle Orinoco basins, Colombia and Venezuela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tributaries and still, shaded waters with leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Carnivorous micro-predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Micro pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, live blackworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds once or twice daily; frozen or live foods bring out colour and condition breeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, otocinclus, corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Apistogramma, boisterous fish, fin-nippers, dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful towards other species; males spar with each other over territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs claim a cave and defend the surrounding area strongly when spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Wants soft, clean, stable water; females turn fierce when breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 23–29°C (73–84°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 1–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 45 litres for a pair; larger for a harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank-bred fish adapt to community tanks, but they colour up best in soft, warm water over dark sand with leaf litter and dim light. Keep one male with one or more females and offer several caves. Females spawn in a cave and guard the fry, becoming aggressive to the male in small tanks, so give him room. The red line intensifies with age and good feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":64680661582201,"sku":"STF-APISTO-HONG-female","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":64680661614969,"sku":"STF-APISTO-HONG-male","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \u0026 Female Pair","offer_id":64680661647737,"sku":"STF-APISTO-HONG-male-female-pair","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-APISTO-HONG.png?v=1790096794"},{"product_id":"apistogramma-borelli-3cm","title":"Apistogramma Borelli 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorelli's Dwarf Cichlid, also called the Umbrella Cichlid, is one of the calmest and hardiest Apistogramma. Males carry a tall, sail-like dorsal fin and a body of steel blue and yellow; females are smaller and golden. From the cooler Paraguay and Paraná basins, it suits smaller planted tanks and keepers new to dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 6.5 cm (2.5 in) for males; females around 5 cm (2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Southern Brazil, Paraguay, northern Argentina and Uruguay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Sandy creeks and tributaries of the Paraguay and Paraná basins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Carnivorous micro-predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Micro pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, live blackworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds once or twice daily; frozen or live foods bring out colour and condition breeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, otocinclus, corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Other Apistogramma, boisterous fish, fin-nippers, dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful towards other species; males spar with each other over territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs claim a cave and defend the surrounding area strongly when spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs clean, stable water and hiding places; otherwise undemanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 20–26°C (68–79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.0–8.0 (tank-bred adaptable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 1–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 45 litres for a pair; larger for a harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most forgiving Apistogramma: it tolerates harder water and cooler temperatures than its Amazonian cousins and does not need a heater in a warm room. Keep a pair or one male with two females with caves, sand and leaf litter. Females spawn in a cave and guard the fry alone; remove the male in a small tank. A gentle, colourful choice for a nano planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":64680662270329,"sku":"STF-APISTO-BOR-female","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":64680662303097,"sku":"STF-APISTO-BOR-male","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \u0026 Female Pair","offer_id":64680662335865,"sku":"STF-APISTO-BOR-male-female-pair","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-APISTO-BOR.png?v=1790096796"},{"product_id":"apistogramma-trifasciatus-3cm","title":"Apistogramma Trifasciatus 3cm","description":"\u003cb\u003eApistogramma Trifasciatus \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Gal (90 Ltr) min\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi - Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePH: \u003c\/b\u003e6 - 7\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 23-30°C (72-86°F)\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlow:\u003c\/b\u003e Slow\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSexing: \u003c\/b\u003eMales Larger \u0026amp; Brighter and Females Smaller \u0026amp; More Yellow in coloration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003eBeautiful variants in coloration on the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins and red facial markings\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003eHardy with plenty of personality\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003ePossible to breed in the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many other species in a spacious tank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eIf you love colour and character the Apistogramma is the species for you !\u003c\/b\u003e  The Apistogramma Dwarf Cichlid is an extremely colourful dwarf cichlid. Males are particularly colourful, displaying bright colours across the body and fins. As with most dwarf cichlids, females are less colourful, but still have an attractive appearance and plenty of personality.  The Apistogramma will thrive in an aquarium with a sandy substrate and plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations. It is an excellent candidate for the planted aquarium, but it also needs a fair amount of open space. This cichlid is generally compatible with other peaceful fish as long as it has plenty of space. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Apistogramma Dwarf Cichlid, but more durable, larger shrimp and snails COULD possibly make good tankmates in a large enough aquarium. If spawning is desired, tank mates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether.  Feeding is simple for the unfussy Apistogramma Dwarf Cichlid. High-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods will all be readily accepted. Quality and variety are the keys to a diet that will ensure that this fish maintains optimal health and coloration.","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Female","offer_id":64946682200441,"sku":"STF-APISTO-TRIF-female","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":64946682233209,"sku":"STF-APISTO-TRIF-male","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \u0026 Female Pair","offer_id":64946682265977,"sku":"STF-APISTO-TRIF-male-female-pair","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/Trifasciatus-_035704.jpg?v=1792492504"},{"product_id":"apistogramma-cacatuoides-sunburst-3cm","title":"Apistogramma Cacatuoides Sunburst 3cm","description":"\u003cb\u003eApistogramma Cacatuoides Sunburst  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Gal (90 Ltr) min\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi - Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePH: \u003c\/b\u003e6 - 7\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 23-30°C (72-86°F)\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlow:\u003c\/b\u003e Slow\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSexing: \u003c\/b\u003eMales Larger \u0026amp; Brighter and Females Smaller \u0026amp; More Yellow in coloration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003eBeautiful variants in coloration on the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins and red facial markings\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003eHardy with plenty of personality\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003ePossible to breed in the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e  \t\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many other species in a spacious tank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eIf you love colour and character the Apistogramma is the species for you !\u003c\/b\u003e  The Apistogramma Dwarf Cichlid is an extremely colourful dwarf cichlid. 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