Identification

A-number: 0

Taxonomy

Apistogramma-regani-group

Apistogramma-eunotus-complex

Apistogramma-cruzi-subcomplex

Synonyms

Distribution and habitat

Rio Nanay drainage, Loreto, Peru

I collected this species in the wild in 2007, in a small pond in Picuruyacu, Loreto, Peru.

Pictures from the habitat above.

The water: pH: 6,02     Conductivity: 22 µSiemens/cm    T: 29,7 °C
(At the end of the dry season, October 2007)

Water parameters

PH : 4,5 - 6,5
ppm : Very low

My Experience

Surprisingly peaceful

A group of 8 fish live happily together in a 160 liter tank without major aggressions.

Eat whatever I give them, also BBS

Breeding

Very easy to breed.

In my group of 4 males and 4 females in a 160 liter tank, most of the time at least one of the females has fry.

pH: 5,3     Conductivity: 50 µSiemens/cm    T: 25-27 °C