Apistogramma macmasteri

Scientific name: Apistogramma macmasteri Kullander, 1979

Apistogramma macmasteri

Apistogramma macmasteri is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 7.5 cm (3 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 23–30°C (73–86°F) and a pH of 6.0–6.5. Native range: South America, streams and rivers in northern areas; Rio Meta region of Columbia.

Apistogramma macmasteri care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
7.5 cm (3 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
23–30°C (73–86°F)
pH
6.0–6.5
Hardness
2–4 dGH (36–71 ppm)
Diet
Carnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Maximum length is 7.0 cm TL. Aquarium keeping: several females for one male; minimum aquarium size 60 cm. The eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apistogramma macmasteri
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 2 - 4 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: upper Meta River drainage (Guaytiqu?a and Metica rivers), Orinoco River basin in Colombia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=60-120)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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