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The tank not only need to have leaves, caves and plants.
you will also need to have dither fishes like pencil fishes to divert the male attention.
Hi all,
A week ago my female apisto diplo was killed by the male and her tummy was ripped open by the male and the eggs inside eaten.
my tank has got ketapang leaves and a cave for it to hide, it even has some plants.
Anyone else encounter this problem?
If so, how do you reduce aggression?
The tank not only need to have leaves, caves and plants.
you will also need to have dither fishes like pencil fishes to divert the male attention.
Henry aka joopsg
Current tank: 1 4 tier 3ft fish rack
Livestock: WC Ivanacara Adoketa, WC Apistogramma Kelleri 'Red Cheeks', A , WC Apistogramma Mendezi, WC Apistogramma Cruziero, WC Apistogramma Elizabethae and WC Biotoecus Operularis.
You tank might be too small for them.
colin | The Wilderness and Forest | FTS
Another suggestion is to introduce more pairs of apisto to divert the attention and aggression concentration for certain pairs.
This is recommended if you have a big tank. Small tank will result in casualties.
Henry aka joopsg
Current tank: 1 4 tier 3ft fish rack
Livestock: WC Ivanacara Adoketa, WC Apistogramma Kelleri 'Red Cheeks', A , WC Apistogramma Mendezi, WC Apistogramma Cruziero, WC Apistogramma Elizabethae and WC Biotoecus Operularis.
Good to have a lot of leafy plant so that it can hide..
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Regards, Joe.
It probably died before it got its tummy ripped open by other inhabitants in the tank.
Eugene (^_^)
De Dwergcichlide Fanatiek
Now swimming: Plecos and Apistogrammas
It could be she died due to dropsy.
I had one died due to dropsy and the tummy burst open.
Henry aka joopsg
Current tank: 1 4 tier 3ft fish rack
Livestock: WC Ivanacara Adoketa, WC Apistogramma Kelleri 'Red Cheeks', A , WC Apistogramma Mendezi, WC Apistogramma Cruziero, WC Apistogramma Elizabethae and WC Biotoecus Operularis.
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