{"product_id":"apistogramma-macmasteri","title":"Apistogramma macmasteri","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-0 grow flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eApistogramma macmasteri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macmaster’s Dwarf Cichlid\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApistogramma macmasteri\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful South American dwarf cichlid prized for its \u003cstrong\u003ebold coloration, intricate body markings, impressive finnage, and classic Apistogramma personality\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mature males can develop striking combinations of red, orange, yellow, blue, and dark contrasting markings, while females typically remain smaller and may display brighter yellow coloration during breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003eOrinoco River basin of Colombia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA. macmasteri\u003c\/em\u003e naturally inhabits slow-moving, shallow waters with abundant submerged structure and organic material. In the aquarium, recreating this type of sheltered environment helps encourage natural behavior and gives these small cichlids secure territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAlthough compact, Macmasteri are true cichlids with plenty of personality. They spend much of their time exploring the lower portions of the aquarium, establishing territories around caves, driftwood, plants, and other structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Peaceful \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3.5 inches, with males generally larger than females\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75–82°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore with a preference for protein-rich foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature, well-filtered aquarium with sand or another fine substrate, plants, driftwood, caves, leaf litter, and plenty of visual barriers. Multiple secure hiding places are especially important when keeping a pair or multiple dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet of high-quality, appropriately sized prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and other small aquatic foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eApistogramma macmasteri\u003c\/em\u003e can be maintained with carefully selected peaceful community fish, but like other dwarf cichlids, they can become significantly more territorial when breeding. Avoid aggressive species and overly competitive bottom-dwelling tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eApistogramma macmasteri\u003c\/em\u003e is a cave-spawning dwarf cichlid. Females typically select a protected cave or cavity for spawning and become highly attentive and territorial while guarding their eggs and developing fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coloration, markings, fin development, size, and sex naturally vary between individual fish. Mature males generally develop the strongest coloration and most elaborate finnage. The fish you receive may differ from the individual pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. 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