Apistogramma atahualpa (Apistogramma Atahualpa)

It is one of the most aggressive apistogrammas that exist.

The Apistogramma Atahualpa fish is a freshwater fish belonging to the cichlidae family. He is from rivers and rivers in South America, mainly in Amazon.

The Apistogramma Atahualpa fish is a small fish, generally measuring between 5 and 6 cm in length. Her dress is generally gray or brown, with black vertical stripes and orange or red spots on the lower part of the body. The male is generally more colorful than the female, with larger fins and more bright colors.

The Apistogramma Atahualpa fish is a gregarious fish, that is to say that it likes to live in a group with other fish from its species. It is also territorial, and males tend to fight with each other to defend their territory against intruders.

The Apistogramma Atahualpa fish is an omnivorous fish, that is to say that it feeds on plants, invertebrates and small fish. In the wild, it is mainly feeding on small insects and crustaceans that it finds in rivers. In captivity, it can be nourished with fish pellets, frozen foods and raw fruits and vegetables.

The Apistogramma Atahualpa fish is a popular aquarophilia fish, due to its beautiful color and its social character. However, he needs adequate habitat to reproduce in captivity. He needs a sufficient aquarium, a sandy substrate and plants to hide and reproduce. Males need more space than females because they tend to be more territorial.

In summary, the Apistogramma Atahualpa fish is a colorful and social freshwater fish, originally from South America. He needs adequate habitat and a varied diet to prosper in captivity.

Male size and color. As usual in apistogrammas.

Never done except by Uwe Romer himself in a bin composed exclusively of this species with a pH around 4 !!!