Apistogramma bitaeniata

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 24 × 12 in (60 × 30 cm) or larger.
• Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
• pH 6–7
• GH 2–5 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Give each fish a cave and use plants or wood to break up sight lines. Calm midwater fish can work in a roomy tank. Separate adults if chasing persists.

Diet

Offer small sinking pellets such as Hikari Vibra Bites Baby if the fish takes prepared food. Rotate in Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Daphnia, brine shrimp, or small worms.

Species reference photo. Size and markings can vary. Photo by Britzke, CC BY-SA 2.0.