Hongsloi Apistogramma Care Guide
Apistogramma hongsloi
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Bioload Score
1060
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 6.0 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; they eat small live or frozen foods like daphnia and brine shrimp, plus high-quality sinking pellets.
Community Compatibility
Peaceful or semi-aggressive small fish that won’t invade their territory, plenty of plants and hiding spots recommended
Good to Know
Hongsloi Apistogramma are excellent at controlling small insect larvae and add lively behavior to planted tanks.
Gender Differences
Males are larger, more colorful, and have extended dorsal and caudal fins; females are smaller, less colorful, and rounder.
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