Cichlids - New World
Macmaster's Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma macmasteri
Also known as: Apistogramma macmasteri, Red Tail Apisto, Villavicencio Apisto
A colorful dwarf cichlid with a red-banded tail and a striking face pattern on males.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Temperature
- 75–84°F
- pH
- 5–7
- Hardness
- 1–10 dGH
- Max size
- 3 in
- Min tank
- 20 gal
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Social
- Harem
- Swim level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 3-5 years
- Breeding
- Cave spawner
- Suitability
- Intermediate
- Origin
- Meta River basin, Colombia
Keep one male with one or more females in 20 gallons or more with caves, leaf litter and soft, acidic water. Males are territorial with each other. Good with small peaceful schooling fish like tetras and rasboras.
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