Apistogramma sp. Purple

Care at a glance

• Minimum tank 20-gallon long for one pair, with separate shelters. Ask us to confirm the species before adding tankmates.
• Temperature Ask us for the confirmed species and its holding temperature.
• Water Ask for pH and hardness before acclimation. The purple trade name can cover more than one Apistogramma. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm.

Tankmates and setup*

Give the pair caves and visual cover. Watch for territorial behavior around shelters and spawning sites.

* Temperament varies by fish and setup.

Feeding

Offer small frozen invertebrates and appropriately sized sinking food if accepted.

Try Hikari Vibra Bites Baby if accepted, with Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Daphnia for variety.