Pantaloon Cichlid
Apistogramma pantalone
CichlidsFreshwaterPeacefulBottom DwellerCommunity SafePlanted Tank
Care Sheet
Volume
Length
Temp
Temperature
21–26°C
pH Range
4-6.5
Min Tank Size
54 L
Max Adult Size
5 cm
Bioload Weight1/10
Special requirements
Strict Water Parameters
Highly sensitive to water quality and parameter fluctuations. Requires hyper-acidic (pH 4.0-6.5), very soft water mirroring its natural blackwater habitat to survive.
Live Food Diet
An extremely picky eater that rarely accepts dried alternatives. A constant diet of live or high-quality frozen foods (such as Tubifex, Artemia, and Daphnia) is a strict necessity.
Leaf Litter & Caves
Requires a soft sandy substrate with plenty of structural caves, driftwood, and dried leaf litter to provide security, spawning sites, and beneficial tannins.
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