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Apistogramma nijsseni Panda
Apistogramma nijsseni
Origin: Rio Ucayali, Peru
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Water Parameters
Temperature25–29 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH5.5–6.5
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GH (Hardness)0–6 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–2 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 7 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Males moderately territorial
About
Apistogramma nijsseni, the Panda Cichlid, is among the most distinctive dwarf cichlids. Males display contrasting black and white-yellow coloration, earning the panda nickname. Found only in Peru's Ucayali system.
Care Guide
pH 5.5–6.5, temp 25–28°C, very soft acidic water required. Sensitive to water quality. Provide tannin-rich environment with Indian almond leaves. Feed live and frozen invertebrates.
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