Apistogramma gephyra
Apistogramma gephyra
Also known as: Gephyra Apistogramma, Venezuelan Dwarf Cichlid
Origin: South America (Venezuela, Colombia)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 7 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 3-5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; moderately territorial; adaptable
About
Apistogramma gephyra is distributed across Venezuela and Colombia in slow-moving forest streams and blackwater pools. Males display an orange-yellow body with a distinct dark lateral spot and a rounded to slightly lyrate caudal fin. It is closely allied to A. steindachneri and shares its relatively forgiving attitude toward water hardness compared to more extreme blackwater congeners.
Care Guide
Water: 24-28°C, pH 5.5-7.0, GH 2-10, KH 0-4; adaptable but prefers moderately soft water. Tank: 80L minimum; caves and plant cover required; sand substrate preferred. Feeding: Omnivore; accepts a wide range of live, frozen, and dry foods. Behaviour: Males moderately territorial; manageable with harem groups. Compatibility: Good with tetras, dwarf corydoras, and pencilfish.
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