Agassiz's dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma agassizii
Cichlidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
23-29 °C
pH
5-7
Size
4.4 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank60 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Apistogramma agassizii is a colorful South American dwarf cichlid that prefers soft, acidic water and a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots. Though generally peaceful, males can become territorial, particularly during breeding or towards other males. Provide a varied diet of small meaty foods.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (9)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Banded cichlid Heros severus var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Biajaca Nandopsis tetracanthus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue acara Andinoacara pulcher var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue streak hap Labidochromis caeruleus Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bluegray mbuna Melanochromis johannii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Demon eartheater Satanoperca jurupari Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Fasciatus Shell Dweller Altolamprologus fasciatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Firemouth cichlid Thorichthys meeki Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
3 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Chessboard cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Cockatoo cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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