Meinkenni Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma meinkenni)
22–29°C · pH 5–6
£26.99
Rare F1 Apistogramma uapesi from São Gabriel — a 3 cm blackwater dwarf cichlid for soft, acidic aquariums from 40 litres.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Apistogramma uapesi
Max Adult Size
up to 3 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
23–29°C
pH Range
4–6
Minimum Tank
40L
Diet
Carnivore
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 above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
23–29°C
23°CIdeal29°C
pH Level
4–6
4Ideal6
Apistogramma uapesi
Uapesi Dwarf Cichlid Sao Gabriel (Apistogramma uapesi sao gabriel f1) - Cichlid Fish for Sale UK
Moderate Care
Semi-Aggressive
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Rare F1 Apistogramma uapesi from São Gabriel — a 3 cm blackwater dwarf cichlid for soft, acidic aquariums from 40 litres.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Apistogramma uapesi
Max Adult Size
up to 3 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
23–29°C
pH Range
4–6
Minimum Tank
40L
Diet
Carnivore
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 above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
Cichlids: Types, Care & Tank Planning
Cichlids are a family of roughly 1,800 accepted species, not one care type. Before buying, identify the exact species and source, then compare adult measurement, usable tank dimensions, social system, territory, tested water, diet and an exit plan. No family-wide minimum tank, water range or tank-mate list is safe.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
23–29°C
23°CIdeal29°C
pH Level
4–6
4Ideal6
Collectors of rare Apistogramma will know why this listing matters: Apistogramma uapesi from São Gabriel, offered as F1 stock. Topping out near 3 cm, it is among the smallest cichlids we carry, yet the full apisto repertoire is all there — cave inspection, displays and busy patrols of the tank floor — packed into a genuinely miniature frame.
Water chemistry sits at the heart of uapesi keeping. This is a blackwater dwarf cichlid, and the numbers reflect it: 23–29 °C, a strongly acidic pH of 4.0–6.0, and hardness anywhere up to 15 dGH. A 40-litre aquarium is a workable starting point for such a small bottom-dweller. Companions deserve the same attention as the water. Small peaceful tetras, small rasboras, Otocinclus, gentle pencilfish and calm surface-dwelling fish of similar size all fit; fin-nipping barbs, fast boisterous community species, large aggressive cichlids and other territorial bottom-dwelling cichlids do not — especially where space is tight. Note too that very small fry or shrimp may end up as food for this little carnivore.
Temperament reads semi-aggressive on paper, though in practice the territorial streak shows mainly when breeding. Set the tank up for it specifically: a bottom-orientated layout with cover and broken sightlines suits a fish that lives and feeds in the lowest level, while quieter tankmates keep competition at the surface rather than on the substrate. And because the acceptable pH stretches right down to 4.0, this is one of the few apistos genuinely suited to the most acidic blackwater systems UK keepers run. Moderate care is the requirement, and a well-kept fish should reach roughly five years of age.
Keeping Apistogramma uapesi São Gabriel F1
- Adult size: about 3 cm
- Difficulty: moderate
- Temperament: semi-aggressive, territorial when breeding
- Water: 23–29 °C, pH 4.0–6.0, 0–15 dGH
- Tank size: from 40 litres
- Diet: carnivorous
- Region: bottom
- Lifespan: roughly 5 years
A note for the serious apisto keeper
São Gabriel F1 uapesi rarely appear on UK availability lists, so if you maintain a soft, acidic blackwater-style setup, this is one to act on rather than mull over. As with all our livestock, your fish is covered by a live arrival guarantee and travels in the care of a licensed live-animal courier.
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