Apisto chat/LFS watchlist & etc

[markvtec2]

Is stone apistogramma wild or farm breed

[EdwinTay]

hi bro markvtec2

Stones are farm-bred. In fact, most suppliers are farm-bred because it's getting harder to get wild caught.

[markvtec2]

hi bro markvtec2

Stones are farm-bred. In fact, most suppliers are farm-bred because it's getting harder to get wild caught.

Thanks bro for the infor

[jazzyboi]

If anybody in Bangkok now, do drop by at the Aquarium shops in Chatuchak Market. I was there this afternoon, saw a number of Apisto not found, sold in Singapore and it's really very cheap. They got Caca for 300 baht a pair, Apisto gephyra 450 baht a pair, Apisto gibbiceps 300 baht a pair...

[EdwinTay]

hi bro Jazzyboi

wow...thanks for the information. Now to convince my wife to go during holidays...and save some money for the puchases

[cueball]

do we need to apply for any permit either bangkok or singapore side to check-in and bring back the fishes? what's the procedure

[outspoken]

Bro Jazzyboi,
How's the quality like and also condition of the apisto? No doubt it's cheap but if condition is bad then worry they might not survive the trip back.
Seems like there is no need to go to Taiwan or Hong Kong to view/acquire these rare species anymore. Bangkok seems to be the new heaven....

Waiting for my pair from bangkok this sunday...hopefully nothing goes wrong.

[markvtec2]

Bro Jazzyboi,
How's the quality like and also condition of the apisto? No doubt it's cheap but if condition is bad then worry they might not survive the trip back.
Seems like there is no need to go to Taiwan or Hong Kong to view/acquire these rare species anymore. Bangkok seems to be the new heaven....

Waiting for my pair from bangkok this sunday...hopefully nothing goes wrong.

Bro can share how you bring in the apisto and the type they carry. Thanks

[outspoken]

I didn't go there. Not yet though but someone is bring them back and i just "tompang" my order. Hand carry I guess.
The apisto list is sure tempting especially when LFS here do not bring them in. Eliz and Diplo is a sure hot item there.

[Cacatuoides]

Any sightings for a good pair of cacatuoides Red? Thinking of going back to my old roots

[markvtec2]

Advice pls. Got a 2X1.5X1.5 tank, is it better to separate into half to keep 2 different pairs or to put both pairs together.

[outspoken]

Bro Caca, I'm not sure how's the quality of the Apisto there but the list do have AP. Caca wild and also the Orange.
Think the best for Caca is sure to be the Triple Red variant but hardly ever get to see nowadays.

Bro Markvtec2, Advice is to consider the filtration if you separate the tank into 2 halves. Better if you intend to breed them
and also less stressful for the apisto. 2 pairs can be done to be kept inside together but need to provide ample hiding space
and also the apisto will be stress especially the one who is being harassed. Lots of fin torn due to the aggression.If the apisto
is expensive and of high grade then better to keep it alone or worst case scenario partition it.

Another good reason to get another small tank. I'm setting up another 1ft tank to keep another pair. Maybe you can consider
Bro Edwin Setup if you have the space and permission.

[markvtec2]

Bro Caca, I'm not sure how's the quality of the Apisto there but the list do have AP. Caca wild and also the Orange.
Think the best for Caca is sure to be the Triple Red variant but hardly ever get to see nowadays.

Bro Markvtec2, Advice is to consider the filtration if you separate the tank into 2 halves. Better if you intend to breed them
and also less stressful for the apisto. 2 pairs can be done to be kept inside together but need to provide ample hiding space
and also the apisto will be stress especially the one who is being harassed. Lots of fin torn due to the aggression.If the apisto
is expensive and of high grade then better to keep it alone or worst case scenario partition it.

Another good reason to get another small tank. I'm setting up another 1ft tank to keep another pair. Maybe you can consider
Bro Edwin Setup if you have the space and permission.

This is the current setup for my apisto but find that limited space for they to swim around and both pair female always hidding behind the air operated filter and seldom come out even feeding time.
I already have this 2 tier tank set so not likely will change to smaller tank

[outspoken]

Add in coconut husk to act as a hiding spot. C328 is selling some with fern and it's cheap. $3-5 per piece. Add in some dither fish...you can also remove the male and let the female get used the surrounding. Reintroduce the male after the female is confident to swim around.

[Cacatuoides]

Thank you bro. I will continue to look for a good triple red variant
Wish to relive the good old memories!
Happy to see members of this community still going strong!

Bro Caca, I'm not sure how's the quality of the Apisto there but the list do have AP. Caca wild and also the Orange.
Think the best for Caca is sure to be the Triple Red variant but hardly ever get to see nowadays.

Bro Markvtec2, Advice is to consider the filtration if you separate the tank into 2 halves. Better if you intend to breed them
and also less stressful for the apisto. 2 pairs can be done to be kept inside together but need to provide ample hiding space
and also the apisto will be stress especially the one who is being harassed. Lots of fin torn due to the aggression.If the apisto
is expensive and of high grade then better to keep it alone or worst case scenario partition it.

Another good reason to get another small tank. I'm setting up another 1ft tank to keep another pair. Maybe you can consider
Bro Edwin Setup if you have the space and permission.

[jazzyboi]

Bro Jazzyboi,
How's the quality like and also condition of the apisto? No doubt it's cheap but if condition is bad then worry they might not survive the trip back.
Seems like there is no need to go to Taiwan or Hong Kong to view/acquire these rare species anymore. Bangkok seems to be the new heaven....

Waiting for my pair from bangkok this sunday...hopefully nothing goes wrong.

They are in the tank and look very healthy, and lively. I didn't get it as i need to be here for a few more days. Go to a shop that is located near all the huge shops that sells Kois and there is a shop that sells plenty of artificial backgrounds and water pumps. quite near to the main road. I was getting a shelter there while waiting for the heavy rain to stop and by chance saw it. They have like 100s of Caca. You can even just get either the males or the females alone for the Cacas. Just that you need to speak to the lady boss in Thai, or else, it's hard to communicate with her. If you are interested in their original German Rams, very good condition and colours, it's very cheap at around 200 baht a pair! Even I saw a bag of mixed 20 Malawi cichlids for only 100 baht....How I wish Singapore is like them that dirt cheap...You would feel the same if you are here. Go during the weekdays, less crowded. Those shops are located very close to the JJ Mall which is air conditioned (your Mrs or children could go there if it gets too hot and treat them to Swensen's ice cream). If you are interested in Altums..it's another heaven here...:-) Most of the shops here have beautiful planted aquariums that you wished you could have those tanks in your home too...

[jazzyboi]

hi bro Jazzyboi

wow...thanks for the information. Now to convince my wife to go during holidays...and save some money for the puchases

Yes of course, you can tell them to go to the nearby JJ Mall which is air conditioned if it gets too hot, maybe give your wife or children a treat to the Swensen's ice cream which is non-halal...ie, you can find real rum in rum & raisin ice cream!) Go during the weekdays, less crowded. I always go during the Wednesday and Thursday where I go for my garden market shopping. Those are the days where the garden farmers would bring in their goods to sell at wholesale price. Very cheap air plants.....orchids... Then you will find that air tickets during weekdays are a lot cheaper than weekends ones.:-)

[vic_tan0911]

They are in the tank and look very healthy, and lively. I didn't get it as i need to be here for a few more days. Go to a shop that is located near all the huge shops that sells Kois and there is a shop that sells plenty of artificial backgrounds and water pumps. quite near to the main road. I was getting a shelter there while waiting for the heavy rain to stop and by chance saw it. They have like 100s of Caca. You can even just get either the males or the females alone for the Cacas. Just that you need to speak to the lady boss in Thai, or else, it's hard to communicate with her. If you are interested in their original German Rams, very good condition and colours, it's very cheap at around 200 baht a pair! Even I saw a bag of mixed 20 Malawi cichlids for only 100 baht....How I wish Singapore is like them that dirt cheap...You would feel the same if you are here. Go during the weekdays, less crowded. Those shops are located very close to the JJ Mall which is air conditioned (your Mrs or children could go there if it gets too hot and treat them to Swensen's ice cream). If you are interested in Altums..it's another heaven here...:-) Most of the shops here have beautiful planted aquariums that you wished you could have those tanks in your home too...

hi bro in the jj mall got a fish shop name alantis ,they sell apisto too

[cueball]

my female apisto keeps tilting her body sideways towards the male and looks like she is trying to lead him to the cave cause she always goes back into it. but the male doesnt seem interested and doesnt follow. is this a normal mating ritual?her most successful attempt seems to be able to lead him just outside the cave then she goes in and the male swims away again.

[joopsg]

As long he can send the semen to fertilize the eggs consider it job done.

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