Moderate
Red Point Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma sp. red - point)
24–28°C · pH 6–7 · 40L
£17.99
The Red Stroke Dwarf Cichlid is a small, red-marked South American Apistogramma suited to 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. red stroke
Red stroke 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 Red Stroke Dwarf Cichlid is a small, red-marked South American Apistogramma suited to 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.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Few small cichlids reward a quiet evening of observation like the Red Stroke Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma sp. red stroke). This undescribed South American species takes its trade name from the red strokes of colour that pick out the body and finnage of mature males, and it carries the bold-but-pint-sized personality typical of the genus. Adults stay around 3.5 cm, so even a well-planted nano-community has room for a pair.
Soft, acidic and warm is the brief here. Keep the pH in the 5.5-7.0 band with hardness held low at 0-10 dGH, and maintain a steady 24-27°C. A minimum of 60 litres gives the fish enough territory, especially as a male will stake out a small area and defend it. Driftwood roots and shaded cover help it feel secure and bring out its best colour, while broken sightlines keep that semi-aggressive streak in check.
Being a carnivore, it does best on small meaty frozen and live foods offered close to the substrate, where it spends most of its time foraging across the lower zone of the tank. It is generally peaceable for a cichlid, but it will become territorial when breeding, so a thoughtfully structured layout pays dividends once a pair settles in. When the lights dim it grows noticeably bolder, working the open substrate between bouts of cover, and a maturing male intensifies his red markings as he claims his ground. Ease new fish into your parameters gradually so they settle without stress, and give a quietening pair the cover they need to feel secure as they establish a routine.
Small peaceful tetras, rasboras, otocinclus, peaceful pencilfish and non-aggressive small catfish make natural companions. Keep it away from large cichlids, aggressive or fin-nipping species, very boisterous fish, large predators and other territorial bottom-dwellers in smaller tanks, all of which can unsettle a fish of this size. We dispatch each Red Stroke Dwarf Cichlid through a licensed live-animal courier, backed by our live arrival guarantee, so it reaches your UK aquarium in good order.
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