2 Apistogramma Sp. Opal

The Apistogramma sp. “Opal” is a beautiful dwarf cichlid known for its shimmering blue, purple, and opalescent coloration. This striking fish is popular among aquarists who keep planted aquariums and South American biotope tanks because of its vibrant colors and interesting breeding behavior.

Scientific Name: Apistogramma sp. “Opal”

Temperament: Semi-aggressive (especially when breeding)

Diet: Small pellets, frozen foods, live foods, and quality flakes

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)

pH: 5.5–7.0

Adult Size: 2–3 inches

Behavior: Apistogramma Opal are territorial dwarf cichlids that prefer aquariums with plants, driftwood, leaf litter, and caves. Males display brighter colors and longer fins, while females stay smaller and guard eggs and fry aggressively during breeding.

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs