Apistogramma agassizii "Gold Fire Red"

Apistogramma agassizii "Gold Fire Red" - Fiery Wild-Type Apisto for Experienced Aquascapers

The Gold Fire Red is a striking wild-type variant within the Apistogramma agassizii complex, named for the intense orange-red flush that spreads across the body and fins of mature males against a golden-yellow base. Like other wild-type Apistogrammas, it is noticeably more sensitive to water quality than domestic ram strains, so stable, soft water is a must.

Gold Fire Red Apistos are territorial toward their own kind around a chosen cave but otherwise peaceful, spending most of their time picking through leaf litter and low cover in search of food. Their vivid colouration only fully develops once the fish is settled and stress-free, so a calm, well-established aquarium brings out the best in them.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: Juvenile, approx. 2–3 cm
• Adult Size: 6–8 cm
• Tank Size: 60–80 L, densely planted with caves/driftwood
• Temperament: Generally peaceful, can be territorial when pairing/spawning
• Temperature: 26–29°C
• pH: 6.0–7.0
• Difficulty: Moderate (wild-type strains are less forgiving of unstable water than tank-bred colour forms)

Ideal Habitat and Care

A softly lit tank with leaf litter, driftwood and dense planting lets this shy wild-type Apisto feel secure; stable, soft, slightly acidic water is essential to its long-term health.

• Temperature: 26–29°C
• pH: 6.0–7.0
• Water Flow: Gentle, mimicking slow-moving Amazon tributaries
• Maintenance: Regular small water changes to keep parameters stable rather than large, sudden swings

Diet

A protein-rich diet brings out this fish's fiery colouration.

• High-quality micro pellets
• Frozen bloodworm and daphnia
• Frozen or live brine shrimp

Compatibility

Best kept with calm, unhurried tankmates that won't crowd it out at feeding time.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Small tetras
• Rasboras
• Corydoras

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.