Three-Striped Apisto (Apistogramma trifasciata) illustration

Three-Striped Apisto

Apistogramma trifasciata

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Slender finnage-heavy apisto; soft water, give floor space and caves.

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Care at a glance

cichlidType
2.5"Adult size
20 galMinimum tank
1+Group size
semi_aggressiveTemperament
75-82°FTemperature
5.5-7.0pH
2-10GH
Micro pellets, frozen, liveDiet
bottomSwimming zone
moderateCare level
YesPlant-safe

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