{"product_id":"dreistreifen-zwergbuntbarsch-apistogramma-trifasciata","title":"Three-stripe Dwarf Cichlid – Apistogramma trifasciata | Colorful, active South American dwarf cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eThe Three-stripe Dwarf Cichlid (\u003cem data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eApistogramma trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e) is an elegant and colorful species from South America, immediately catching the eye with its characteristic three dark longitudinal stripes and metallic shimmering coloration. Males in the breeding phase display an intense blue-green on their bodies and brightly red to orange fin edges – a breathtaking play of colors in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eIn nature, \u003cem data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eApistogramma trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits calm sections of water in Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil. There, it lives in soft, slightly acidic water among roots, plants, and leaves. In the aquarium, it prefers similar conditions and exhibits lively but peaceful behavior. This dwarf cichlid particularly thrives in planted tanks with sand substrate and many hiding places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Husbandry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (approx. 2.5–3 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eBred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–29 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1470\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, pair-forming or harem keeping\u003cbr data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 80 l with sand substrate, roots, plants \u0026amp; leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eThe Three-stripe Dwarf Cichlid readily accepts frozen and live food such as Artemia, Cyclops, and mosquito larvae, but also eats fine granulate and flake food. A varied diet promotes color intensity, vitality, and breeding behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eKeep \u003cem data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eApistogramma trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e in pairs or a small group. Soft water, many hiding places, and a naturalistic setup encourage courtship and parental care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eThe Three-stripe Dwarf Cichlid (\u003cem data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eApistogramma trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a colorful, peaceful, and active Apistogramma – ideal for planted South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562745651533,"sku":null,"price":16.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/39003_dce51bdf6d64a1075d5787931495679f.jpg?v=1773958275","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/dreistreifen-zwergbuntbarsch-apistogramma-trifasciata","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}