{"product_id":"zwergbuntbarsch-rositae-apistogramma-rositae","title":"Rositae Dwarf Cichlid – Apistogramma rositae | Rare Wild Caught \u0026 Colorful Rarity","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eThe Rositae dwarf cichlid (\u003cem data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eApistogramma rositae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"495\"\u003erare wild-caught specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Peruvian Amazon and is considered a true \u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"562\"\u003erarity\u003c\/strong\u003e among dwarf cichlids. Its intense red and blue iridescent coloration makes it one of the most colorful representatives of the genus \u003cem data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eApistogramma\u003c\/em\u003e. Males, in particular, display vibrant colors and pronounced territorial behavior when optimally kept – a highlight for lovers of rare wild-caught fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eIn nature, \u003cem data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eA. rositae\u003c\/em\u003e lives in soft, slightly acidic blackwater zones with fine substrate and dense riparian vegetation. In the aquarium, it prefers a calm environment with roots, leaves, and many hiding places. The Rositae dwarf cichlid is peaceful, territorial, and is excellent for pair or harem keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (approx. 2.5–3 cm, wild-caught)\u003cbr data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Peru, Amazon region) – wild-caught\u003cbr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0–6.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 8 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, pair-forming\u003cbr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 60 l, densely planted with retreats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eThe Rositae dwarf cichlid prefers frozen and live food such as brine shrimp, cyclops, or mosquito larvae. A varied, protein-rich diet promotes spawning readiness and color intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eKeep \u003cem data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eApistogramma rositae\u003c\/em\u003e in soft, slightly acidic water with natural structuring using roots and leaves. A calm tank environment and stable water parameters are especially important for wild-caught fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eThe Rositae dwarf cichlid (\u003cem data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eApistogramma rositae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003erare wild-caught specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e with exceptional color brilliance – a true \u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003ecollector's rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e for experienced South American aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562742079821,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/64550_0ba45b7438e6120843d9a729030bd552.jpg?v=1773958190","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/zwergbuntbarsch-rositae-apistogramma-rositae","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}