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	Scientific Name: Apistogramma agassizii
	Pronunciation: -p s-t -gr m- g- -s -z -
	Geo. Origin: Rio Ucayali (Peru) to lower Rio ***** (Brazil)
	Habitat: Leaf litter
	Diet: Omnivore
	Gender Differences: Dimorphic
	Breeding: Cave Spawner
	Temperament: Peaceful
	Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
	Maximum Size: 3.5"
	Temperature: 80°F
	pH: < 7
	Water Hardness: Soft
	Difficulty: 3

Images:

Blue and Gold male Blue and Gold male Wild male Male Male ​

Photo Credit: Eric Martina

Articles:

Apisto Keeping & Maintenance Apistogrammas My Way 10 gal. Cookie Cutter

Comments:

The species A. agassizii, as it is presently understood, is possibly a series of closely related sibling species. At least three known geographically distinct populations, plus additional isolated populations, presently listed as