{"product_id":"schwarzkehl-zwergbuntbarsch-gold-apistogramma-viejita-gold","title":"Black-throated Dwarf Cichlid Gold – Apistogramma viejita ‘Gold’ | Peaceful, intensely colored South American dwarf cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eThe Black-Throated Dwarf Cichlid Gold (\u003cem data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eApistogramma viejita ‘Gold’\u003c\/em\u003e) is a splendid color morph of the popular \u003cem data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eApistogramma viejita\u003c\/em\u003e. This cultivated form impresses with its golden-yellow body, metallic shimmering scales, and a contrasting black throat spot, which gives the species its name. Males also show brightly red fin edges that become more intense depending on their mood – a true eye-catcher in any planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eThe original form of \u003cem data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eApistogramma viejita\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Colombia, where it is found in the quiet backwaters of the Río Meta in the Orinoco basin. There, it inhabits soft, slightly acidic water with dense vegetation and fine substrate. In the aquarium, the golden cultivated form thrives particularly well under similar conditions, displaying its impressive play of colors and peaceful social behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (approx. 2.5–3 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Colombia, Orinoco region) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eCultivated form “Gold”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–29 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1544\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, pair-forming\u003cbr data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 80 l with plants, roots, leaves \u0026amp; sand substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eThe Black-Throated Dwarf Cichlid Gold readily accepts frozen and live food such as Artemia, Cyclops, Daphnia, and mosquito larvae. After acclimation, it also eats fine granulated and flake food. A varied diet promotes its color intensity and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eKeep \u003cem data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eApistogramma viejita ‘Gold’\u003c\/em\u003e in pairs or small groups (1 male with 2–3 females). A natural setup with soft water, fine sand substrate, and many hiding places ensures species-appropriate behavior and optimal colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eThe Black-Throated Dwarf Cichlid Gold (\u003cem data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eApistogramma viejita ‘Gold’\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, colorful, and robust dwarf cichlid – ideal for planted South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562745487693,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/3159_bd5e4a2083d70dc7ec9d28b41671770f.jpg?v=1773958270","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/schwarzkehl-zwergbuntbarsch-gold-apistogramma-viejita-gold","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}