Fishroom of Dwarf Cichlids

[Fábio Silva]

Hello everybody,
I live in Portugal and i have a Fishroom of Apistogrammas and other species of dwarf cichlids..
I started to maintenance and reproduction around 3 years ago.

I want to show all species that i had and i have.

I hope you like and comment for i can better my experience with this fantastic fishes.

Species that i had:

- Apistogramma Macmasteri
- Apistogramma Cacatuoides Double and Triple Red
- Apistogramma Agassizi Fire Red
- Apistogramma Agassizi Santarém
- Apistogramma Hongsloi
- Apistogramma Bitaeniata Brasil
- Ivannacara Adoketa (2 males)


Species that i have in this moment:

- Apistogramma Baenschi Inka
- Apistogramma Panduro
- Apistogramma Agassizi Téfé
- Apistogramma Sp. Téfé
- Apistogramma Abacaxis/Wilhelmi
- Apistogramma Elizabethae
- Apistogramma Martini
- Apistogramma Gephyra (just male)

Some videos:

Apistogramma Elizabethae Male:


Apistogramma Elizabethae Female - Breeding:


Apistogramma Abacaxis:


Apistogramma Sp. Téfé:


Apistogramma Abacaxis (Wilhelmi) / Baenschi Inka / Panduro:



Regards.

[mobile2007]

Very nice collection you have, fabio. Especially i like the vibrant color of abacaxis and tefe.

[sqwerc]

Very nice! Congratulations on your success!

[barmby]

unbelievable~! someone slap me please. its been years we've seen such collection

[Fábio Silva]

Thanks everybody for the comments!!

Another update...

Apistogramma Panduro:

[Lucrado]

Your thread made me want to keep apistos again Awesome collection you have there!!!

[joopsg]

nice panduro!!

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[Fábio Silva]

Thanks Lucrado and joopsg,

Lucrado, feel me happy know that my Fishroom contributing for you keep this fabulous fishes.

Now i want to show my first successfully breeding. The specie is Apistogramma Agassizi FireRed. This species is very special for me, for this and more... Is the first and last time, that i separate of mother a unbelivable number of baby´s... 190!



Sorry about the quality of video.

[mobile2007]

190 fry ! Is it just single spawn or multiple spawn in the same tank ??

Wanna export some to singapore ?

Thanks Lucrado and joopsg,

Lucrado, feel me happy know that my Fishroom contributing for you keep this fabulous fishes.

Now i want to show my first successfully breeding. The specie is Apistogramma Agassizi FireRed. This species is very special for me, for this and more... Is the first and last time, that i separate of mother a unbelivable number of baby´s... 190!

Sorry about the quality of video.

[Fábio Silva]

Just a single spawn in the same tank.
If it were possible to export to Singapore I'd be happy to do it.

[EdwinTay]

hi Fabio

Really good fish & good photography.

What's the temperature you keep in?

In Singapore, the temperature is quite hot...about 31-33 degree celsius. In my case, I put the fish in the balcony (no choice), which can get even hotter. Reading Romer's book, it appears that most apistos prefer slightly cooler temperature of 24-26 degrees. So far, I have one successful spawning - 30 fries of mamore. I have not taken a close look at them although they are quite big already. I understand that higher temperature can result in more males.

[joopsg]

Hi edwin, ph also play a part in the sex ratio.

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[mobile2007]

I think the sg custom allows people to ship a few pairs over without any permit. However, the shipping time might be too long from portugal to sg.

Just a single spawn in the same tank.
If it were possible to export to Singapore I'd be happy to do it.

[fhan]

I always love panduro, yours are nice bro

[EdwinTay]

hi bro Joopsg

Thanks for the info - still reading the Romer book.....

I am actually more concerned about the heat - because it affects the health of the fish. Moreover, I know that for many animals, hot conditions will make them "age" faster. In my case, I have no choice but to put them in the balcony (covered) to maintain harmony in the house.....And, NO, my wife will also kill me if I put air-conditioning or fan.

[joopsg]

You can buy those cooler fan or buy floating plant to block the light.. Not turning on the lighting also will help for certain situation.

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[joopsg]

I am currently looking for the Book 2 for the cichlid altas by romer too.

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[EdwinTay]

hi bro joopsg

Fan is out of the question - if I want to stay alive (my wife will kill me).
Floating plants - already got free frogbits from some nice brothers here.
Lighting - needed as I have java ferns etc. in aquarium

Second Romer book - I believe I got the last one in Singapore from Green Chapter abt 4 months ago.....Anyway, you didn't miss much. i think you should wait a while for another book as many species have not been featured.

[joopsg]

cooler fan for those aquarium use. lighting put on timer.

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[EdwinTay]

hi bro Joopsg

I already got my airstones on timer (every 1/2 hour on-off) & light (8 hours). I have 23 Gex S tanks.

Perhaps you can do me a favour & talk to my wife directly. If my fish gets fan, she will demand aircon (and diamonds).