CichlidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Apistogramma macmasteri Red Neck
Apistogramma macmasteri
Origin: Rio Meta, Colombia
A
Water Parameters
Temperature23–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
49
GH (Hardness)2–12 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–6 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 9 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Males territorial; relatively peaceful
About
Apistogramma macmasteri 'Red Neck' is a Colombian dwarf cichlid famed for the male's bright red throat and chest. One of the more robust Apistogramma species, suitable for planted community tanks.
Care Guide
pH 6.0–7.5, temp 23–28°C. Less demanding than many Apistogramma. Provide dense planting and caves. Feed varied diet of small live/frozen foods and quality micro-pellets.
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