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Apistogramma mendezi |
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Peaceful dwarfcichlid that is not easy to keep because he
makes high demands on the water quality. The water
should be soft and acid. A regular changing of the
water with prepared water is necessary. Don't keep
this fish at too high temperatures for a long time.
The temperature should be varied. The aquarium should
be set up with driftwood, roots and stones that make caves
and hiding places, and planted densely. A substrate of
beach- or oak-leaves is appreciated. You should give them small live food such as Artemia or Cyclops. Detritus is eaten as well. Breeding is not easy. You need a well matching couple and a perfect waterquality (low Gh), otherwise they are not very productive. Males have a territory with several females. The eggs are laid and fertilized in a cave. The first 10 days the female cares for the fry. When the young fishes are swimming free the male cares for them for 3-6 weeks. The female is driven away. A few weeks later the male accepts her again in his neighbourhood. |
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Yoritaka Honda |
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