Moderate
Buccochromis rhoadesii yellow - Cichlid Fish for Sale UK
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 500L
£48.99
The Four Stripes Dwarf Cichlid is a tiny, boldly striped South American Apistogramma for soft, planted tanks.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Apistogramma sp. four stripes
For Stripes Dwarf Cichlid bond and breed in male/female pairs. Buying a pair gives them the social structure they need — and you get a better price per fish.
The Four Stripes Dwarf Cichlid is a tiny, boldly striped South American Apistogramma for soft, planted tanks.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
The Four Stripes Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma sp. four stripes) is an undescribed South American dwarf cichlid named for the bold striping that runs along its compact body. At roughly 3 cm it is one of the smaller members of a genus prized for big-fish behaviour in a tiny frame, making it a fascinating centrepiece for a dedicated soft-water set-up.
Like its relatives, it wants water on the soft and acidic side, kept warm and stable. Hold the pH between 5.5 and 7.0 with hardness down at 0-10 dGH, and keep the temperature steady in the 24-27°C range. A tank of at least 75 litres lets a male establish a small foraging territory without crowding tank mates, and tangled roots with shaded cover give the fish the security it needs to show its markings at their best.
It is a carnivore, so feed small frozen and live foods worked down to the lower levels where it spends its day patrolling the substrate. Temperament is best described as semi-aggressive: it is sociable enough in a thoughtfully arranged tank, but inclined to defend a chosen corner and may become territorial, so allow space and broken lines of sight. A maturing male holds his striping most vividly when he has a patch to defend, and a settled individual will spend hours methodically picking over the substrate for food. Introduce newcomers slowly so they establish a routine before the lights come up to full strength, and resist the urge to overstock; this is a fish that shows best in a calm, uncluttered set-up where it can hold its small territory in peace.
Good companions include small peaceful tetras, rasboras, otocinclus and small peaceful pencilfish. Avoid large aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping barbs, fast boisterous fish, large predators and other territorial bottom-dwellers in cramped tanks, since competition tends to bring out its feistier side. Each Four Stripes Dwarf Cichlid is sent with a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our live arrival guarantee, so it arrives safely anywhere in the UK.
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