Flabellicauda Apistogramma
Apistogramma flabellicauda
Flabellicauda Apistogramma is a bottom-to-middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 7 cm (≤ 2.8 in)
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 4.5–7.5
- GH
- 1–6 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 5 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 22–28 °C, pH 4.5–7.5, GH 1–6 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Flabellicauda Apistogramma needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Flabellicauda Apistogramma should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Venezuela.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Flabellicauda Apistogramma get?
Flabellicauda Apistogramma reaches ≤ 7 cm (≤ 2.8 in).
Is Flabellicauda Apistogramma peaceful?
Flabellicauda Apistogramma needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Flabellicauda Apistogramma?
Keep it between 22 to 28 °C.