{"product_id":"red-neck-viejita-apistogramma","title":"Red Neck Viejita Apistogramma","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eA colourful dwarf cichlid with vivid red throat highlights and elegant finnage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eRed Neck Viejita Apistogramma\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning South American dwarf cichlid known for its bright red\/orange throat (“neck”) and vibrant blue, yellow, and red accents across the body and fins. Males display extended finnage and intense colour, especially during courtship, while females show stronger contrast and excellent brood-care behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eIdeal for planted aquariums with driftwood, leaf litter, and defined territories, this species thrives in warm, slightly acidic water. Peaceful by nature but territorial when breeding, they are best kept as a pair or in a carefully planned community with calm tankmates. Their manageable size and striking colour make them a standout choice for any dwarf cichlid setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jnt6uo\" data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate aquarists and planted South American aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 litres\u003cbr data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–29°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept as a pair or single male\u003cbr data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful; territorial during breeding\u003cbr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42899514490957,"sku":null,"price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/apistogramma_viejita.webp?v=1776811405","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/red-neck-viejita-apistogramma","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}