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    Tank setup for Betta macrostoma

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    Hey guys, I need your advice. Out of itchy hand, I have reserved a pair of betta macrostoma from Biotope recent batch.

    I am now contemplating keeping them in my existing 4ft planted tank or to custom make a new tank of size 28 by 21 by 12inch (H) tank for them.

    If I were to keep them in the 4ft tank, I will remove all the tetras from the tank. That means the macrostoma will have the whole tank to themselves, with some shrimps as treats. The pro of this tank is that it is chilled. Also, being a large tank, the water parameters will be much better, having the PH controlled at a constant level.

    The cons is that it being a large tank, I will need a large amount of DI / RO water to ever induce them into breeding. This could be tricky thing to do.

    For the smaller custom tank I am planning to make, the good thing is that I am able to control / manipulate the water conditions easily. The cons is I will have to pay for it. Not only $$, but I will also need to do some shifting to make space for it.

    What do you guys suggest?

    PS: may I also ask, if the macrostoma ever breed in my 4 feet tank, can I just leave them alone and let the fries grow up with their parent? Will they be mistaken for food and gets eaten? If the parent will take care of their bebies, most probably I will keep them in the 4 footer, which seems to me more conducive.

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    For one pair of adult Macrostoma, 2 - 2.5ft tank would be conducive....
    Too large a tank will be not as effective unless you house several pairs in your 4ft and make it into a Mac community tank

    Maybe Wilson can give you some insights since he's keeping a pair in stable conditions now
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    It's recommended by many macrostoma breeders to use bigger tanks and cooler temperature to spawn them. 2ft for a pair is considered too small if you're gonna breed them. My pair had spawn at a pH of 6.8 to 7 before.

    If i were you, probably I'll get at least 2 pairs of Betta macrostoma for the 4ft tank. It will be an awesome tank.

    Not sure about fries and parents cohabiting together cause never once succeed in having the male mouthbrood to full term.
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    Hey guys, thanks for the advice.

    Suppose to collect the fish tonight

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    post pictures of the fish

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    Great! Remember to take more pictures and share with us!!
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    Like what leeruisheng has said, many mac breeders encourage macs to be housed in larger tanks. My pair is currently housed in a 2Ft tank and the male has yet to complete the mouthbrooding cycle after 4 attempts.
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    I have just released them in the 4ft tank. Will take pictures soon!

    But then, I am now wondering how I can get all the tetra out. Within there is also a pair apistogramma...hmmm...tricky.

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    Or just leave the tetras as treats. My tank was invaded with hair algae so decided to get a sae to deal with it. Once in the mac hunt it down. But it's a juvenile sae. Ok waiting to see pictures soon.
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    if you can take the babies out and raise them in a two footer it is easier to feed them, my macros breeded in a 2 ft tank, but i went on vacation and when i came back they ate all the babies, so now i have to wait for the male to fatten up. in the 30 days he held them he got really skinny. good luck with your pair, they are really expensive here in america
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    Just got back home and I saw the 2 macrostoma hiding at one corner each. I wonder are they terrorized by the apistogramma.

    Or are they unhappy with the 2 * 36watt FL tube lighting?

    Can anyone advice?

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    I throw in a few cube of frozen mysis shrimp and the macrostoma came straight out to whack. Seems like they are well.

    Will take pictures tomorrow as I am pretty tired now...

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    good luck bro... they'll be fine..
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    Sorry guys, been tied up with some personal matters, haven't had time to take some nice pictures to share with you.

    I tried to catch the pair of apistogramma out of the tank last night, but to no avail. It's really a difficult task to do. They are so elusive and smart. They don't fall for my coca cola bottle trap. Not even the tetra!

    How ar, with all these fishes in the tank, it won't do good to the macrostoma.

    Getting another tank just for the macrostoma doesn't seems to be a good alternative as it will not be as conducive as this 4 footer they are currently housed in, which is chilled, with PH controlled at a constant level.

    Sigh...

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    just let them be for the time being la bro

    as long as the other fishes dont bite or chase the mac, it should be ok...
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    I believe the mac will chase the tetras and probably eat them but not sure about apistos. Both are fierce contenders.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johannes View Post
    just let them be for the time being la bro

    as long as the other fishes dont bite or chase the mac, it should be ok...
    But the apistogramma do give chase to the macrostoma, basically chasing everyone around.

    So I am actually worried will this chasing stress out the macrostoma.

    Quote Originally Posted by leeruisheng View Post
    I believe the mac will chase the tetras and probably eat them but not sure about apistos. Both are fierce contenders.
    Ya, I do occasionally see the macrostoma chasing the tetras, but they are too slow. Quite a funny sight...
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    then remove the cichlids bro..
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    Hey guys, sorry for the delay. Here are the pictures of the macrostoma.







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    Looks delicious!
    How much did this pair cost you?

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