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I believe most apistoes will do well in community tanks unless you have really small fishes or cherry shrimps/CRS that will become food for them...
Hi guys,
Can I have a short list of the types of Apistogramma that do well in community tanks? I don't intend to spawn them, just want to brighten the tank with their colours. Also is pH 6.5 ok to keep them?
I will probably need a cheap and hardy one to try first. Thanks
p.s. If anyone is letting go, please feel free to PM me.
Last edited by benny; 20th Mar 2006 at 10:08. Reason: spelling
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90 x 50 x 50 cm tank: Eheim 2217; ANS CO2 Solenoid with 60mm intense bazooka; Zetlight 6400; Teco 500 Chiller; Borneo Wild Steel inlet/outlet
Ferts: Dry Mixture/Dr Mallicks. Temp: 26 degrees Substrate: ADA Amazonia
I believe most apistoes will do well in community tanks unless you have really small fishes or cherry shrimps/CRS that will become food for them...
How about the pH level? As I'm using lapis sand, mine tank pH level is about 6.5.
Heard that they need really low pH level, isn't it?
Last edited by benny; 20th Mar 2006 at 10:10. Reason: spelling
Holy is the Lord, God Almighty ! The Earth is filled with His Glory !
90 x 50 x 50 cm tank: Eheim 2217; ANS CO2 Solenoid with 60mm intense bazooka; Zetlight 6400; Teco 500 Chiller; Borneo Wild Steel inlet/outlet
Ferts: Dry Mixture/Dr Mallicks. Temp: 26 degrees Substrate: ADA Amazonia
"Cheap and hardy ": You may try Apistogramma trifasciata or Apistogramma cacatuoides.
If you stay Bukit Merah, you can buy them at Biotope Aquarium
Last edited by benny; 20th Mar 2006 at 10:05. Reason: spelling
If you are thinking of keeping dwarfs only, I would recommend a tank of checkerboards rather than apistos.
Last edited by Justikanz; 20th Mar 2006 at 10:22. Reason: Spelling and SMS language
hmm... I saw a place selling Apistogramma pulchra at S$30 per pair, wild caught from Brazil.
You think it is a good price?? As I not so sure about the value, dont want to end up buying something too expensive too...
Last edited by benny; 21st Mar 2006 at 01:57. Reason: spelling
Holy is the Lord, God Almighty ! The Earth is filled with His Glory !
90 x 50 x 50 cm tank: Eheim 2217; ANS CO2 Solenoid with 60mm intense bazooka; Zetlight 6400; Teco 500 Chiller; Borneo Wild Steel inlet/outlet
Ferts: Dry Mixture/Dr Mallicks. Temp: 26 degrees Substrate: ADA Amazonia
Apistogramma cacatouides 'red', Apistogramma trifasciata are nice dwarf cichlids to start with!!!
May I ask where you saw the Apistogramma pulchra?
Last edited by benny; 21st Mar 2006 at 02:00. Reason: spelling
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