Apistogramma Viejita

A rather easy to keep fish of the Apisto family. These fish are not too demanding on the hobbyist, to keep, or to breed. They fit nicely in a community tank, that has enough area for them to have a territory.

Distribution: America - South; Various rivers in Colombia.
Main Ecosystem: River; River
Temperament: Peaceful. Mix with other community fish.
Diet: Carnivore
Care: Feed live foods for best coloration. Flake is also accepted. Prefer to be kept in a tank with dense vegetation and lots of bogwood
pH: 5.5 - 7
Temperature: 23°C - 28°C / 73°F - 82°F
Hardness: 2 dH - 7 dH
Potential Size: Male: 8cm (3.1"), Female: 5cm (2")
Water Region: Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom
Activity: Diurnal
Gender: Males are bigger, and have red on their body. Females are yellow.