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Apistogramma agassizii
fish
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
3–8 ans
Energy
Moyen
Origin
bassin amazonien
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Faible
Apistogramma agassizii is a fish belonging to the Cichlidae family. It is the second species of the genus to have been described. It is named in honor of Professor Jean-Louis Rodolphe Agassiz.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Lifespan: 3 to 8 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day is sufficient.
- 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Apistogramma agassizii
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Apistogramma agassizii
Physical
Breed standard
This species has a yellow-brown to blue-green back and orange-colored flanks turning greenish and blue towards the tail, back and flanks are adorned with numerous small shimmering green and blue spots. Its opercula are sown with flecks of brilliant blue. A black line extends on each side of the mouth to the end of the heart-shaped caudal fin but leaves the eye clear. Another black line descends from the mouth to the lower edge of the operculum. The pelvic fins are slender and raised like a saber. The male is often larger than the female and its dorsal, caudal and anal fins are slender. This species measures 5 to 9 cm. The male is often larger.
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What human age for a apistogramma agassizii ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
52years
Mature
Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for fish
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- Pacific tunaModerate
- Copper sulphateModerate
- red meatModerate
- breadLow
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a apistogramma agassizii ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
225 g
per day · 719 kcal
113 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Apistogramma agassizii
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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