{"product_id":"apistogramma-trifasciata-no-online-purchases","title":"Apistogramma Trifasciata - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apistogramma Trifasciata – Three-Striped Dwarf Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApistogramma trifasciata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A small, colourful dwarf cichlid with three dark stripes along its body. Males display shimmering blue colouring and elongated dorsal fins, while breeding females become bright yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South America; found in the Paraguay River basin and parts of the Paraná River drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5.0–7.0; prefers soft, slightly acidic water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 22–28°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Males approximately 5–6 cm; females around 3–4 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small sinking cichlid pellets, frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms. A varied diet is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable with small, peaceful community fish. Territorial towards other dwarf cichlids, particularly when breeding. Avoid aggressive fish and overcrowding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A mature, well-filtered aquarium with gentle water movement, fine sand, plants, driftwood, leaf litter and caves. A tank of approximately 60–80 litres with a footprint of at least 60 × 30 cm is recommended for a pair, with larger quarters for community setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freshwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67766820536490,"sku":"tf532","price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/apistogramma-trifasciata-no-online-purchases","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}