For the first time we can offer now this beautiful dwarf cichlid in a golden sport. This sport does not occur in nature. The contrasting golden and red colours make the fish extremely attractive.
As Apistogramma viejita originates from Colombia it should be kept at higher temperatures as usual, eg 26 – 28°C. Water should be clean, soft and slightly acidic.
Lexicon: Apistogramma: from ancient Greek, meaning „with unreliable line“. It is not known wether this refers to the lateral line or the dark lateral stripe displayed by many species. viejita: diminutive of the Spain word vieja, meaning crone. Vieja is a term given to cichlid species with brood care in Spanish speaking parts of Latin America.
Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer
