A scape for Apisto...

[rc311]

Hi guys,

I am preparing my next tank for the little great pair, though I have not decided which species to be kept.

Here is my tank setup after several changes... Feel free to comment +/-.

Tank Size: 45x29x30, intend to go for a low-tech, low maintenance, moderate light setup.

[blue33]

Nice. Lucky fish to live there.

[rc311]

Hehe... Thanks ! Hope the little ones would enjoy ...

[Lionhead]

nice tank hope you new apisto will look great as well

[leonard6july]

Nice tank,1st class accommodation for your new Apistos . The coconut shell looks raw, self-made?

[marle]

nice lily pipe spin type! great pictures.. low tech meaning no c02?

[sheng]

The coconut shell looked fresh. Will it rot?

[rc311]

The coconut shell is those market thai coconut. I read from an apistogramma FB group that DIY it, so I copied. I have boiled and clean it, now you guys highlight and I am getting worried, Will it rot?

[rc311]

nice lily pipe spin type! great pictures.. low tech meaning no c02?

I'm using the up aqua T-series light. Ya, no co2.. Just pumping some excel.

[limz_777]

The coconut shell is those market thai coconut. I read from an apistogramma FB group that DIY it, so I copied. I have boiled and clean it, now you guys highlight and I am getting worried, Will it rot?

get it from indian stall better , those are already brownish but will leech tannin

[sheng]

Is there any coconut trees grow around your estate?
If yes, you can pick up those brown coconut that drop.
Just remove the husk, cut a hole at one end and clean the internal.
I use to do that.

[killkyo]

The coconut shell is those market thai coconut. I read from an apistogramma FB group that DIY it, so I copied. I have boiled and clean it, now you guys highlight and I am getting worried, Will it rot?

If you really want a coconut shell, you can try those aquariums in Serangoon Pet Street. They have prepared shells that are safe for aquarium and does not leech.
Diy from fresh can be dangerous if you didn't clean it out well, I once had a very huge spike in nitrite as the coconut rot in just one night. Luckily no casualties during that time.
Great scape by the way. Love it.

[aquahob]

very nice setup. I love the cave on the right side where your apisto can stay in.

[rc311]

I have added peat to the filtration and gave the tank a darker look. Photo taken with light on. I suppose it should be better for the coming little beauties.



Btw, the coconut shell seems fine, didnt see any sign of rotting?

[aquanick]

Very nice..
But coconut shell will rot if it has not been dried enough in the sun..

[rc311]

You also think the coconut shell would rot? Perhaps I should get one more and tanned it while this is in water.

[Urban Aquaria]

If i'm not wrong, white coconut are just young coconuts that have not turned brown yet (their water is sweeter so more popular).

To DIY coconut shells, just have to scrape out all the meat, then boil and dry it well. Its mainly to reduce the amount of excess soft organic matter that will continue rotting while in the tank (which contribute to ammonia levels). If its cleaned and prepared properly then no issue there.

[sheng]

Just to share with you :

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...913_172555.jpg

Is there any coconut trees grow around your estate?
If yes, you can pick up those brown coconut that drop.
Just remove the husk, cut a hole at one end and clean the internal.
I use to do that.

[rc311]

Just to share with you :

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...913_172555.jpg

Hi sheng, thanks for sharing ...

[DiGiDiDi]

Hi rc311,

I am also new to apisto and I feel another option to the coconut shell, maybe those fish cave.
Personally I think those by Borneowild looks good, as they comes in slightly different shapes & pattern.
Looks more natural. If covered with moss, it should look even better.

Do take note it may have a smaller hole and bigger type of adult male apisto may have problem entering it.