{"product_id":"schwarzkehl-zwergbuntbarsch-apistogramma-viejita","title":"Black-throated Dwarf Cichlid – Apistogramma viejita | Colorfully magnificent, peaceful South American dwarf cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThe Black-Throated Dwarf Cichlid (\u003cem data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eApistogramma viejita\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful and peaceful representative of the South American dwarf cichlids. It impresses with its intense coloration – a bright yellow body with blue scales, a contrasting black throat marking, and red fin edges. Males, in particular, display a magnificent play of colors during the courtship phase, while females stand out with their strong yellow color and caring brood behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eApistogramma viejita\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the slow-flowing blackwater areas of the Río Meta in Colombia. There, it lives in shallow, plant-rich bank zones with soft, slightly acidic water. In the aquarium, it prefers similar conditions with fine sand substrate, many roots, and shady retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Keeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (approx. 2.5–3 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Colombia, Orinoco region) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eBred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–29 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.2\u003cbr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 12 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1430\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, pair-forming or harem keeping\u003cbr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 80 l with plants, roots, leaves \u0026amp; sand substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eThe Black-Throated Dwarf Cichlid prefers frozen and live food such as Artemia, Cyclops, Daphnia, and mosquito larvae. After acclimation, it also accepts fine granulated or flake food. A varied diet promotes its vitality and color intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eKeep \u003cem data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eApistogramma viejita\u003c\/em\u003e preferably in pairs or small groups (1 male with several females). Soft water, many hiding places, and a calm environment promote courtship, brood care, and natural colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eThe Black-Throated Dwarf Cichlid (\u003cem data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eApistogramma viejita\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, colorful, and easy-to-care-for Apistogramma – ideal for planted South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562745585997,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/31421_0a8fca99a2fb7f8f75a7d1976d73c523.jpg?v=1773958273","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/schwarzkehl-zwergbuntbarsch-apistogramma-viejita","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}