# Apistogramma

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Fish |
| Origin | South America |
| Size Category | Nano |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Length | 4–9 cm |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: Intermediate care level
- **Grooming**: Carnivore
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Compatible: Cardinal Tetras, Rummynose Tetras, Ember Tetras, Pencilfish, Hatchetfish, Corydoras, Otocinclus
- **Routine Care**: Incompatible: Other Apistogramma species, Rams, Kribensis, Dwarf Gouramis, Angelfish, Barbs, Betta fish, Dwarf Shrimp

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Parasites | adult | medium | No | No |
| Bloat | adult | high | No | No |
| Stress-related Diseases | adult | medium | No | No |

## Breeding & Genetics
- **CHIC Required Tests**: Intermediate, cave spawners with dedicated parental care
- **Recommended DNA Tests**: Apistogramma

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Bottom-dwelling, cave exploring, sand sifting, territorial patrolling, pair bonding, complex courtship displays, fry guarding
- **Social**: Semi-aggressive, territorial but peaceful in community tanks
- **Stress/Displacement**: Pale coloration, clamped fins, constant hiding, refusing food, lying on substrate

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Color intensification during courtship, yellow body with vertical black bars in breeding females, fin flaring and extensions, sand sifting movements, darting and hiding behaviors
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Pale coloration, clamped fins, constant hiding, refusing food, lying on substrate
- **Interspecies Communication**: Water type: Freshwater, pH: 5.5-7.5

## Water Parameters & Husbandry
- **Water Temperature**: 24-28°C
- **pH Range**: pH 5.5-7.5
- **Water Type & Tank**: Freshwater, Min tank: 75L
- **Diet Type**: Carnivore
- **Care Notes**: Difficulty: Intermediate. Temperament: Semi-aggressive, territorial but peaceful in community tanks

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