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ApistoShane

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Hello,



My name is Shane. I am 17 years old and located in Portland, Oregon, USA. I keep many different freshwater fish species.



Mainly, I am into wild caught Apistos, West African cichlids, and various killies.



Here are pics of some species I keep.



Apistogramma iniridae

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Dicrossus filamentosus (male)

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Apistogramma sp. Totoya (male, aggressive mood) (female) (acquired yesterday from Wet Spot)

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Apistogramma bitaeniata 'Rio Jutai' pair (male in breeding/aggressive dress)

Working to get this wild caught pair in shape... they came in pretty thin.

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Apistogramma sp. Abacaxis female with fry

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Apistogramma hongsloi male

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Aphyosemion calliurum

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Chromaphyosemion sp. Mbanga

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Pelvicachromis Kribensis 'Moliwe' female with fry.

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I hope to contribute to the forum. Excited to be here!

Shane
 
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Your apistos are beautiful! Wow I've been really interested in them for awhile now but super hesitant on adopting one because I don't know much about them are they semi aggressive? I've heard some can be kept in community tanks? I have a male electric ram and really wanted to add an apisto in with him what are your thoughts and recommendations on that? IMG_7160.jpg here's a photo of one of my clown killies
 
Whatsup guys! I recognize 3 out of the 5 people who responded [emoji23]. @Brookster123 @mbkemp @coralbandit

Thanks for the kind words @Fresh2o

@ashbby My first suggestion would be to visit dwarfcichlid.com and read a little bit on various Apistogramma species. They do well in communities, but I prefer to keep them in tanks that are more geared towards them, as they can be relatively sensitive at times. The best quality Apistogramma and Rams I have ever received came from @coralbandit... so I would suggest talking to him.
 
Whatsup guys! I recognize 3 out of the 5 people who responded [emoji23]. @Brookster123 @mbkemp @coralbandit

Thanks for the kind words @Fresh2o

@ashbby My first suggestion would be to visit dwarfcichlid.com and read a little bit on various Apistogramma species. They do well in communities, but I prefer to keep them in tanks that are more geared towards them, as they can be relatively sensitive at times. The best quality Apistogramma and Rams I have ever received came from @coralbandit... so I would suggest talking to him.

Thanks Shane for the kind words.Some of us don't just sell fish , we breed the best and therefore sell the best fish. :cool:
Your comment is appreciated.:D :thanks:

Nice clown killies there ashbby...
 
Thanks Shane for the kind words.Some of us don't just sell fish , we breed the best and therefore sell the best fish. :cool:

Your comment is appreciated.:D :thanks:



The iniridae females are all starting to look plump, males look that way too.... I think spawning is going to begin soon lol.
 
Welcome!

I used to keep and breed apistos almost exclusively.

Watching them raise their fry is awesome. Especially with a trio.

Nice looking fish!
 
Your hongsloi is making me super jealous.. it may be time for a new tank. If I may ask, where did you acquire him?
 
Welcome!

I used to keep and breed apistos almost exclusively.

Watching them raise their fry is awesome. Especially with a trio.

Nice looking fish!



Yes,

I totally agree. It is also fun watching the courting process. My female abacaxis is doing a phenomenal job caring for the fry at the moment.
 
Ok... some stuff happened recently.

Hongs spawned (for their third time) today.

Got a new rarity...Apistogramma sp. D50, mouthbrooding Apisto from Colombia.
Male is 4.5 inches, female is 3.5 inches.

Male:https://i.imgur.com/HsZHtQ4.jpg

They are in top shape...I think I will have a spawn from them shortly...
 
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