Scientific name: Apistogramma sp.Schwarzkehl
Origin : Known only between Villavicencio and Restrepo, Colombia
found in small clearwater streams with sandy to rocky bottoms. Formerly known as Apistogramma Viejita' Colour Form III
These fish came in as wild caught fish under the name "Puerto Carreno Vichada" knowing this is not a described (real) Apistogramma name we asked for help from international ''Apisto Guru'' Frank Hattich. Unfortunately for us it seemed that multiple species where mixed in this batch. Fortunately we managed to purchase a male and female and after confirming with Frank we now have a healthy line of A.Shwarzkehl in Australia.
Difficulty in keeping: Intermediate
Maximum size: 8-9cm Males 5-6 cm Females
Selling size: 3-4 cm and above
Temperature: 22 – 29 °C (25°C preferred)
pH: 6-7.8 Our fish are bred and grown at a ph between 6.5 and 7.5
Diet: Primarily carnivorous and apparently feeds mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Brine shrimp, Daphnia and Blackworms should be offered regularly although most specimens will also learn to accept dried alternatives with pelleted products generally preferred to flake.
Disclaimer: Photos are taken of our own fish and usually the breeding parents, photos are for reference only and actual fish you will receive might slightly vary.