{"id":998,"date":"2026-02-16T22:38:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/apistogramma-meinkenni-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T16:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T16:48:36","slug":"apistogramma-meinkenni-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=apistogramma-meinkenni-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Apistogramma Meinkenni 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Apistogramma Meinkenni is a stunning, small cichlid species known for its fascinating behavior. These dwarf cichlids are popular among aquarists due to their dynamic personalities and attractive appearance, making them a centerpiece in well-planted aquariums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin\u2028: <\/strong>Native to the slow-moving rivers and streams of South America, particularly in the Amazon Basin, Apistogramma Meinkenni thrive in densely vegetated areas with soft, acidic water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding\u2028: <\/strong>They are omnivores and enjoy a varied diet. Offer them high-quality flake food, pellets, live, or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms for optimal health and coloration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates: <\/strong>\u2028Apistogramma Meinkenni do well with peaceful, non-aggressive tank mates. Suitable companions include tetras, rasboras, and other small, non-aggressive fish. Avoid keeping them with larger or aggressive species.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression: <\/strong>\u2028While generally peaceful, males can be territorial, especially during breeding periods. It&#8217;s best to provide them with ample hiding spots and establish a clear territory to reduce aggressive behavior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level: <\/strong>\u2028This species is suitable for aquarists with moderate experience. They require specific water parameters and a carefully maintained environment, which can be a bit challenging for beginners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 72-82\u00b0F (22-28\u00b0C)<br \/>\n<strong>pH:<\/strong> 5.0-7.0<br \/>\n<strong>Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to medium-hard (0-10 dGH)<br \/>\n<strong>Tank Size:<\/strong> 20+ gallons (for a pair)<\/p>\n<p>With the right care, Apistogramma Meinkenni will thrive and showcase their vivid colors and interesting social behavior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The Apistogramma Meinkenni is a stunning, small cichlid species known for its fascinating behavior. These dwarf cichlids are popular among aquarists due to their dynamic personalities and attractive appearance, making them a centerpiece in well-planted aquariums. Origin\u2028: Native to the slow-moving rivers and streams of South America, particularly in the Amazon Basin, Apistogramma Meinkenni [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":997,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[76],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-998","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\/998","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\/997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=998"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=998"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}