Apistogramma nijsseni

Scientific name: Apistogramma nijsseni Kullander, 1979

Apistogramma nijsseni

Apistogramma nijsseni is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in). It is difficult to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 55 L (15 US gal), water at 23–30°C (73–86°F) and a pH of 5.0–7.0. Native range: South America, Amazon River basin, in the Carahuayte River drainage, a tributary to the Ucayali River.

Apistogramma nijsseni care at a glance

Care level
Difficult
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank
55 L (15 US gal)
Temperature
23–30°C (73–86°F)
pH
5.0–7.0
Hardness
2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore

Biology

In black-water creeks among vegetation. Female guards eggs in nest; male and female guard larvae.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apistogramma nijsseni
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.9
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 5.6; dH range: ? - 5 benthopelagic; depth range 0 - ? m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Amazon River basin, in the Carahuayte River drainage, a tributary to the Ucayali River.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec

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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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