Apistogramma gibbiceps

[wild1]

I am interested in these and would like to know their temperament. I wanted to know if they are more peaceful or more semi aggressive. Thanks

 

[Mike Wise]

It's a polygamous species. Not terribly aggressive to most fish other than other males entering their territory or females not ready to breed (nothing new here). I would say the are similar to A. agassizii or A. bitaeniata in this regard.

 

[Hudson Ensz]

I really like them and have kept them a couple of times. they didnt seem aggressive at all.

 

[Apistomaster]

A. gibbiceps are pretty typical for the genus but to successfully breed them they do need very soft water and a lower pH, say from about 5.0 to 6.0.
At least that has been my experience with wild specimens.