Apistogramma nijsseni (Najssen dwarf cichlid)

The Nijsseni apistogramma fish is a freshwater fish from the cichlidae family. It is native to the fresh and shallow waters of the Amazon region in South America. Nijsseni apistogramma fish is a colored fish with black, yellow and orange spots on its body and fins. His tail is often darker than the rest of his body.

Nijsseni apistogramma fish is a gregarious and peaceful fish that likes to live in a group in planted aquariums. They need an aquarium of at least 30 gallons with a good filter and good water circulation. Nijsseni apistogramma fish likes to have hiding places to hide and plants to hide and reproduce.

The Nijsseni apistogramma fish is mainly nourished by small crustaceans and living food such as vase and artemias. They can also eat flakes and pellets for fish. Nijsseni apistogramma fish is an easy -to -breed fish in aquarium and is often recommended for beginners in aquarophilia.

Nijsseni apistogramma fish is a reproductive fish and can easily reproduce in captivity. Reproduction is generally done in air bubble nests that males build using java mousse or other materials. Females lay their eggs in nests and males fertilize them. The eggs hatch in about three days and the fry are ready to be weaned in about a week.

In conclusion, the Nijsseni apistogrammma fish is a colorful and gregarious fish from the Amazon region in South America. It is an easy to raise in aquarium and can be a good option for beginners in aquarophilia. Nijsseni apistogramma fish needs a well planted aquarium with hiding places and good circulation of water and feeds mainly on living food and small crustaceans.

The male is trapping of blue and yellow color on the stomach. The female is yellow with a black spot in the center of the body, on the hears and at the base of the caudal.

The best results are obtained with very acidic and very soft water. Favor filtration on peat. Reproduction is very difficult in aquarium.