Apistogramma steindachneri

Scientific name: Apistogramma steindachneri Regan, 1908

Apistogramma steindachneri

Apistogramma steindachneri is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 6.5 cm (2.6 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 25–30°C (77–86°F) and a pH of 5.0–7.0. Native range: South America, Waters in Suriname, Guyana and Venezuela.

Apistogramma steindachneri care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
6.5 cm (2.6 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
25–30°C (77–86°F)
pH
5.0–7.0
Hardness
3–10 dGH (54–178 ppm)
Diet
Carnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

One male has a harem of several females; 60-120 eggs are laid in caves; male defends all nesting sites. Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apistogramma steindachneri
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.2 - 6.8; dH range: 3 - 10 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Essequibo, Demerara and Mahaica River drainages, and from the Marowijne River to the Corantijn River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm

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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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