Apistogramma Agassizi Double Red

Double Red Agassizii (Apistogramma agassizii)

A selectively bred colour variant of the Agassizii, the Double Red features intense red colouration in both the dorsal and tail fins, with a warm golden-red body. Peaceful and elegant, it's a stunning and rewarding dwarf cichlid for planted South American tanks.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 75L with plants, caves, and open sand
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• pH Range: 6.0–7.0
• Water Hardness: Soft
• Temperament: Peaceful, pairs can be territorial when breeding
• Diet: Quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp
• Max Size: 7–9cm (males larger)
• Lifespan: 3–5 years
• Care Level: Easy to moderate (needs soft, acidic water)

Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and corydoras; provide caves and territory for breeding pairs.

Origin: Captive-bred colour variant (wild ancestors from the Amazon Basin, South America)