what are my options now?

[Incredible319]

I am so sad and pissed off at the same time. I have been cleaning and revamping my apisto panduro tank over the past week and in due course, I shifted the pair to a spare 10g tank.

They have been there for almost a week while I was awaiting their previous tank to be cycled. I made such a nice habitat with floating plants etc.. and was so eager to see them in their new home.

Today, the nitrite level was zero and just when i was about to shift them in, i found the male missing. He jumped out of the tank during the day. Yesterday, my girlfriend and I were having a look at him and he had become so nice and colorful (maturing I guess). They were such a good match for each other.

So, i am left with a female. Can she live on her own?

How do i find only one male for her or should i get a pair again? I am not even sure the new male and female may get along this time.

cheers

[huhengyi1986]

Try getting another male but not too big. Hope theypair up

[EdwinTay]

hi bro Incredible319

Male died, not a problem because apistos are mostly sold in pairs. So, you will end up with 1 male & 2 females. Only issue is that you may need a bigger tank.

Having said that, I have successfully kept 1 male & 2 females Trifasciatas in a 1 ft Ocean Free tank & one of the females spawned & I kept the fries in the same tank until they were 3 weeks old.

Much depends on the character of the apistos you have. It's weird but different fish (even for the same species) have different characters.

[Incredible319]

hey bros,

thks for the tips. Ok, i will do so then. In case they fight, i may have to move the female in a much bigger tank (a 3ft one). I will have a look out for this..

cheers

[stormhawk]

Occasionally, some shops may sell you just the male alone, but you have to ask. If you get another pair, you have 2 chances at a compatible pair forming, so might as well get another pair. The female can live by herself for the time being.

[Incredible319]

yes, i am going to get another pair instead..

[EdwinTay]

hi bro Incredible319

I think you can get a pair pre-order from Stones. However, he may not entertain if order is small. One option for you is to tongpang me - as I tend to order a lot. However, I don't think I am ordering in the next 2-3 weeks.

[Incredible319]

hey bro,

thks for the suggestion. Yeah, this looks like what i should be doing. I will PM you.

cheers

hi bro Incredible319

I think you can get a pair pre-order from Stones. However, he may not entertain if order is small. One option for you is to tongpang me - as I tend to order a lot. However, I don't think I am ordering in the next 2-3 weeks.