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Apistogramma cruzi |
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A territorial fish that can be combined with other
Apistogramma species, corydoras, and schooling fish of the
upper swimming levels. Males form harems, thus one male
should be kept with several females. Males defend a
large territory in which several females may guard their own
brood. The aquarium should be set up with stones, driftwood
and roots, and on the sides and background densely planted,
because they need hiding places. Females are aggressive to
each other so you need a bigger tank. The fish is omnivorous, so you should give them a great variety of live, frozen and dry food. Breeding is not easy. Up to 60 eggs are laid and fertilized in a cave. After 3 days the eggs hatch and another 6 days later the young fishes are swimming free. The female guards the young fanatical and the male defends the territory. You can feed the young with infusoria and a few days later with baby brine shrimp. |
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Jan Bukkems |
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