{"id":931,"date":"2026-02-16T22:37:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/apistogramma-caetei-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T16:34:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T16:34:43","slug":"apistogramma-caetei-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=apistogramma-caetei-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Apistogramma Caetei 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Apistogramma Caetei Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Apistogramma caetei, also known as the Caet\u00e9 Dwarf Cichlid, is a stunning freshwater fish from the Amazon Basin in Brazil. These colorful, small cichlids are popular in the aquarium hobby due to their vibrant blue and yellow hues, making them a striking addition to any tank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin: <\/strong>\u2028Native to the slow-moving waters of the Caet\u00e9 River and its tributaries in Brazil, this species thrives in densely vegetated areas with soft, acidic waters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding: <\/strong>\u2028Apistogramma caetei are omnivorous and enjoy a varied diet. In the aquarium, they do well on high-quality flakes, pellets, live foods (such as brine shrimp, daphnia), and frozen foods to maintain their health and color.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates: <\/strong>\u2028Peaceful by nature, they can be housed with other small, non-aggressive species. Ideal tank mates include tetras, small rasboras, and peaceful catfish like Corydoras.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression: <\/strong>\u2028While generally peaceful, males may display territorial behavior, especially during breeding. Providing hiding spots and space will help reduce aggression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level: <\/strong>\u2028This species is suitable for aquarists with moderate experience. Understanding their specific water parameters and tank setup is essential for success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 24-28\u00b0C (75-82\u00b0F)<br \/>\n<strong>pH:<\/strong> 5.5-7.0<br \/>\n<strong>Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to medium (1-10 dGH)<br \/>\n<strong>Tank Size:<\/strong> Minimum of 20 gallons for a pair<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apistogramma Caetei Overview The Apistogramma caetei, also known as the Caet\u00e9 Dwarf Cichlid, is a stunning freshwater fish from the Amazon Basin in Brazil. These colorful, small cichlids are popular in the aquarium hobby due to their vibrant blue and yellow hues, making them a striking addition to any tank. Origin: \u2028Native to the slow-moving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":930,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[76],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-931","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-apistogramma","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-variable"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/931","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/930"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=931"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=931"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}