Tank setup
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Viejita Dwarf Cichlid. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Freshwater Fish
Cichlids
Rare
Viejita Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma viejita
Apistogramma viejita
pH
5.5 - 7
Temperature
24° - 28 °C
Max size
7 cm
Min tank
60 L
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A compact Colombian species whose males carry heavy red edging on the dorsal and tail. Often confused in the trade with macmasteri; "Viejita Red" is a colour-selected line.
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Everything you need to keep Viejita Dwarf Cichlid healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 60L aquarium suits Viejita Dwarf Cichlid. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 5.5–7 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Viejita Dwarf Cichlid is carnivore — frozen and live foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Viejita Dwarf Cichlid is generally territorial when breeding. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized territorial when breeding tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Viejita Dwarf Cichlid vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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