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Don't forget, you came to the experts to ask about species size because you apparently don't know how big some of the most common Apistogramma in the world are. And 4 people have you answers. And you chose to get defensive because your fragile ego felt attacked.
Your shop owner is happy to...
@bigtanksmallfish:
Nobody here cares how much money you've invested in your tank. Trying to justify that your tank is suitable for the livestock you are wanting by listing off filter medias, sump sizes, and monetary amounts of driftwood tells us only one thing: You have more money than perhaps...
Your three responses, coupled with the fairly obscure request in the original post, tell us all we need to know.
You just argued with one of the most respected Apistogramma experts on the planet. Congrats, you played yourself. *peace*
I mean, 2-3" is fairly accurate for most species. My males have always been around 2.75" at full size, but at breeding facilities that pump brine shrimp and water changes for all the fish, I've seen males get 3.5" long and 1.5" tall. If you don't encourage them to grow rapidly like these places...
Mine were super shy and took forever to show color. You either have a dud male or one that is still learning that it isn't in trouble if it shows color. I don't see anything feminine about the two photos.
I'm in Tampa. In a few months I should have some F1 Winkelfleck if you're interested. They are approaching 1" now but still not sexable save for a few males.