Blue Cichlid:
COMMON NAME(S):
•   Blue Cichlid
•   Blue Apistogramma

LATIN NAME:
•   Apistogramma trifasciatum

pH:   
•   6.2

WATER TEMP:
•   74-82 deg. F.  They prefer 75-77

AVG. MAX. SIZE:
•   2.5 inches / 6 cm.

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED TANK SIZE:
•   Do not place in tanks smaller than 15 gallons, 20+ gallons is preferred.

BREEDING:
•   Egg-layers

FEEDING:
•   Mainly Live Fish. Cichlid Pellets, Brine Shrimp & Frozen Blood Worms.

NOTE:
•   They are known to devour small fishes.

LIGHTING:
•   Bright, but not direct sunlight.

TEMPERAMENT:
•   Peaceful with larger fish, smaller fish are considered dinner. Can be very territorial.


COMMENTS:
•   A very unique small Cichlid, vibrant colors and can be kept in tanks as small as 15 gallons. Not for the standard small community tank due to their "eating" habits.