My Apistogramma sp "Inka" dug a trench!

[illumnae]

in my limited experience, water changes seem more crucial than live foods. i've never fed live foods to my apistos except on 1 occasion, but it seems that every time i get a spawn, it's right after a water change.

so if you're worried about parasites/bacteria in live foods, just stick with frequent water changes without the live foods and you'll likely experience a spawn anyway.

[stephen chung]

will try everything///

[PeterGwee]

Basically a good home with good food and loads of hiding places. Just like humans really.

Regards,
Peter Gwee

[Cacatuoides]

I agree with waterchanges being a factor to spawning....it occurs often in other parts of the world as well

[illumnae]

anyone know if the water change will induce both male and female to breed or just the female? my experiences thus far are only with a horny male and a reluctant female..so water changes have induced the female to breed.

now i'm stuck with a horny female and a reluctant male...any ideas?

[tcy81]

maybe your male is not yet mature ?

[illumnae]

highly doubtful that he isn't mature yet maybe impotent!

[iwishweallcouldwin]

haha that's a very funny way to put it. i think apistos are generally like humans, it quite hard to find an un-horny male you know. maybe your femae is a chilli padi, too hot for your male to handle haha. if impotent, time to introduce fish viagra!