Family - Cichlidae

Scientific Name - Apistogramma trifasciata

Distribution/Location - Brazil, Bolvia, Paraguay & Argentina River System

Water Parameters - pH 6.5-7.5

Temperature - 76-84 F

Size - Male: 2.5" Female: 1.5-1.75"

Breeding - Cave Spawner, provide caves in the form of rockwork, driftwood, oak leaves, clay pots, etc.

Personal Remarks - A. trifasciata is easy to keep provided frozen &/or live foods are given. Small growing species that will do well in tanks in sizes of 5-10 gallons. Eggs may number as many as 40 but 20-30 should be considered a good spawn.