Mendezi Dwarf Cichlid:
COMMON NAME:
•   Mariae Dwarf Cichlid
•   Mendezi Cichlid

LATIN NAME:
•   Apistogramma mendezi

pH:
•   6.5

WATER TEMP:
•   72-80 deg. F. They prefer 75-77

AVG. MAX. SIZE:
•   3+ inches / 8 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. Can be 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.