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Apistogramma
agassizii atahualpa borellii cacatuoides commbrae geisleri gephyra gibbiceps hongsloi iniridae macmasteri ortmanni panduro paucisquamis pertensis rubrolineata sp. "Abacaxis" sp. "Putumayo" sp. "Steel Blue" steindachneri uaupesi xingu West
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Nanochromis
parilus transvestitus Pelvicachromis
pulcher roloffi subocellatus taeniatus Please
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Your contribution of any amount will help support the site. | Apistogramma atahualpaApistogramma atahualpa accept a range of water conditions but for successful breeding use soft water. They adapt easily to most aquarium foods and are generally a great apisto. Although a true dwarf, Apistogramma atahualpa males grow to a fairly large size, up to 4 inches (10 cm). This species has a reputation for being quite aggressive and there are reports that it is difficult to find a compatible pair. In my experience this is not completely true. They can be very aggressive if kept as just a few fish in a tank. However, when kept in larger groups ![]() Male atahualpa develop extended dorsal fins and vibrant colors as they age. I often think that younger male apistos show the most vibrant colors but with atahualpa I find that the males continue to color up and become much showier as they age. Somewhere around 2 years of age they become truly spectacular fish. Female atahualpa in brood care are a sight to be seen. They become a lemon yellow color with striking black markings. Usually a single spot is seen on the side of the female but in some cases a double spot or no spot at all may occur. The top of the dorsal fin is striped with iridescent white which matches the vivid white of the belly. The combination of yellow, black and white make this a stunningly attractive fish. Copyright
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