Apistogramma bitaeniata

Aquarist: eddiekay

Species Profile: Apistogramma bitaeniata

Species Photo by: Eddie Kadlubowski

Description:   

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   None

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Rio Nanay, Peru

Genetic Line:   Wild Caught

Year Acquired:   2023

Acquired a wild pair and spawned them multiple times, I'm currently raising up a group the fry from the most recent brood. No longer keeping the parents

Species Spawned:   Yes

Typical Apistogramma behavior, have lots of plants, especially floating types, Hornwort, Guppy grass, for either the male or female to retreat to when its partner becomes aggressive. Also, caves, coconut shells, etc.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes