APISTOGRAMMA JURUENSE

🌿 Apistogramma juruense – Rare Amazonian Beauty With Subtle Color and Big Character

The Apistogramma juruense is a rare and lesser-seen species of dwarf cichlid hailing from the blackwater tributaries of the Rio Juruá in the Brazilian Amazon. With its iridescent body, elongated fins, and soft blue-green shimmer, this Apisto is the perfect choice for aquarists seeking something unique, elegant, and full of personality.

Unlike the flashier cacatuoides, A. juruense stands out through its refined beauty and graceful movement, thriving in planted aquariums that mimic its natural habitat. Its calm demeanor, manageable size, and fascinating behaviors make it ideal for peaceful community tanks, biotopes, or breeding projects.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Apistogramma juruense

• Common Names: Juruá Apisto, Apistogramma juruense

• Adult Size: 2.5–3 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful to mildly territorial (especially males during spawning)

• Tank Size: 20+ gallons for a pair; 30+ gallons for a small harem

• Water Parameters: 74–80°F | pH 5.5–6.8 | Soft, acidic blackwater preferred

• Diet: Omnivore – thrives on frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, micro-pellets, and high-protein flakes

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Apistogramma juruense thrive in:

• Planted aquascapes with leaf litter, driftwood, and shaded areas

• Soft sand substrate and tannin-rich water (add Indian almond leaves or botanicals)

• Low-flow, low-light setups to mimic Amazonian conditions

Great tankmates include:

• Small tetras (rummy nose, ember, cardinal)

• Corydoras catfish

• Pencilfish

• Otocinclus

• Other peaceful microfish

Avoid:

• Fin-nippers, aggressive tankmates, or highly competitive feeders

• Rough substrate or bare tanks—they love to sift sand and hide

Behavior:

• 🌌 Males exhibit territorial displays and courtship dances

• 🧠 Very intelligent and interactive—especially in pairs or small groups

• 🎨 Soft coloration that glows under the right lighting and environment

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Apistogramma juruense is:

• ✅ Sourced and hand-picked for health, form, and color

• ✅ Conditioned to accept prepared and frozen foods

• ✅ Shipped live with care and our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ Ideal for advanced aquarists, biotope builders, and Apisto collectors

📦 Add one of the most elusive and elegant Apistogramma species to your collection. The Juruense is a hidden gem in the dwarf cichlid world—available now at RobsAquatics.com.