Lemon Yellow Apistogramma Care Guide
Apistogramma
Stocking Calculator
Bioload Score
5000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 8 cm / 3.1"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (73–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivorous dwarf cichlid that eats small invertebrates, crustaceans, worms and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, otocinclus and other calm, non-territorial community fish.
Good to Know
The Lemon Yellow Apistogramma is a selectively bred yellow colour form of the popular Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid, Apistogramma cacatuoides.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more vividly patterned, with extended dorsal and caudal fins, while females are smaller and often develop a strong yellow breeding colouration.
Stock Lemon Yellow Apistogramma in Your Tank
Use our free stocking calculator to see if Lemon Yellow Apistogramma fits your aquarium