Gold Apistogramma Viejita Cichlid Pair

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 20-gallon long for one pair, with separate retreats
• Adult size About 2–3 in (5–8 cm), with males generally larger
• Temperature 79–82°F (26–28°C)
• Water chemistry Soft, slightly acidic freshwater
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Use fine sand, shaded cover and multiple small caves. Keep sight lines broken and allow the female space to retreat. Choose calm tankmates if housing the pair in a community.

Diet

Offer small frozen or live invertebrates such as daphnia or brine shrimp. Introduce fine prepared foods once the pair feeds reliably.

Species notes

Gold Viejita dwarf cichlid pair, sold as Apistogramma viejita ‘Gold’. Gold Viejita identifies the captive-bred trade strain sold by the supplier.