Apistogramma Agassizii (lot of 4)

Apistogramma Agassizii (Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid)

Apistogramma Agassizii is a vibrant and territorial dwarf cichlid native to the Amazon Basin, prized for its elongated body, flowing fins, and striking color variations. Males display intense reds, blues, and yellows, while females develop bright yellow tones when breeding. They thrive in well-structured aquariums with plenty of hiding spaces and are best suited for semi-peaceful community tanks.

Scientific Name: Apistogramma agassizii

Common Name: Agassiz’s Dwarf Cichlid

Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Size: 2–3 inches

Lifespan: 5–6 years

Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum

Temperature: 75–84°F

pH: 5.0–7.0

Diet: Omnivore (prefers protein-rich foods such as frozen/live brine shrimp, bloodworms, and quality pellets)

Tank Setup: Sand substrate with driftwood, caves, and dense plants to create territories and hiding spots. Leaf litter and tannins help replicate their natural environment.

Compatibility: Best kept as a pair or in a harem (1 male with multiple females). Suitable tank mates include tetras, pencilfish, and other peaceful species. Avoid aggressive or overly large fish.

Breeding: Cave spawner. Females guard eggs and fry while males defend the territory. Slight aggression increases during breeding.

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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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