Apistogramma agassizii "Double Red"

Apistogramma agassizi has many color variations and high variability in differing populations, but the "Double Red" variation is one of the most popular and easily recognizable; bright red fins, flame-like spade tail, and iridescent blue-black line down its body, what's not to love about this amazing little dwarf cichlid?

The "Double Red Agassizi" is a hardy Apisto that tolerates a wide range of water parameters and will accept most foods available in pet stores, however, quality foods high in carotenoids will bring out the best red colors in this species. Of all the Apistogramma complexes, the Agassizi/Bitaeniata complexes seem the most aggressive with conspecifics, so it is recommended to have ample surface area at the bottom of the tank with plenty of foliage and shelter if housing more than one specimen in a tank.