Double Red Apistogramma

Price range: $9.99 through $62.99

A vibrant dwarf cichlid featuring intense red finnage and bold personality. Double Red Apistogrammas are ideal for planted aquariums and nano community setups, offering color, behavior, and manageable size.

Key Selling Points

  • Bright red/orange finnage (males)
  • True dwarf cichlid (small tank friendly)
  • Ideal for planted aquariums
  • Breeds readily in captivity
  • High demand in aquascaping hobby

Care Requirements (condensed)

  • Tank: 10–20 gallons minimum
  • Temp: 74–82°F
  • pH: 5.5–7.0 (prefers softer, slightly acidic)
  • Diet: Omnivore (micro pellets, frozen, live foods)
  • Setup: Leaf litter, caves, plants, low flow

Behavior

  • Peaceful to mildly territorial
  • Best kept:
    • Pair or harem (1M/2–3F)
  • Compatible with:
    • Tetras
    • Corydoras
    • Rasboras
  • Use caution with:
    • Shrimp (adults usually ok, babies may be eaten)

Breeding

  • Cave spawner
  • Female guards eggs/fry
  • Male protects territory
  • Females turn bright yellow when guarding
size

Juvenile (0.75–1"), Grow-out (1–1.5"), Adult Male, Female, Breeding Trio

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