Dwarf Cichlids!

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Originally Posted by Fishman007

And is it ok to keep them in ph of 7.6? Or should i use a ph buffer?

7.6 should be fine as long as they are tank raised and not wild types. Good apistos that come to mind would be smaller ones like borelli. But most species will work. Most commonly available would be agassizii and cacatuoides these would be okay to. They are pretty sensitive so a solid water change schedule should be upheld. As for the cities go with dwarf Pygmy cories because if their small size.

[Fishman007]

Originally Posted by TheCommunityCichlid

7.6 should be fine as long as they are tank raised and not wild types. Good apistos that come to mind would be smaller ones like borelli. But most species will work. Most commonly available would be agassizii and cacatuoides these would be okay to. They are pretty sensitive so a solid water change schedule should be upheld. As for the cities go with dwarf Pygmy cories because if their small size.

Ok thanks! I will use a buffer just incase, i think that i will try a pair panduros. Anyone know a good place to get them online?

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Wetspots usually has some, a buffer can be dangerous to use. I'd use peat to lower it if I were you

[Fishman007]

Originally Posted by TheCommunityCichlid

Wetspots usually has some, a buffer can be dangerous to use. I'd use peat to lower it if I were you

Ok thanks

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Atlantis tropicals has a preorder of a ton of apistos orders deadline is tomorrow.

[bshenanagins]

Wetspot is expensive. If their stock wasnt so expensive I wouldn't mind the shipping but they are too expensive for me. Anyway had to post my new addition still a youngin but TCC and me agreed on cacatuoides

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Most dwarfs online are expensive and shipping is a major turn off. At least IMO

[Scottyhorse]

How many Apisto's can I keep in a breeding tub that is 2'x2'14"? I would like to breed them. I have two breeding tubs available for the cichlids. I would *prefer* to keep the apisto's in breeding harems, but not a total requirement. I really like rams, panduros, cacatuoides, and borelli.

[Fishman007]

I wish my lfs had apistos all they have is rams, maybe they will order some for me.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Originally Posted by Scottyhorse

How many Apisto's can I keep in a breeding tub that is 2'x2'14"? I would like to breed them. I have two breeding tubs available for the cichlids. I would *prefer* to keep the apisto's in breeding harems, but not a total requirement. I really like rams, panduros, cacatuoides, and borelli.

I'd say three males and a few females for each of them. Borelli stay the smallest but apistogramma cacatuoides probably do best with in a harem. If you go rams they need pairs. You could go three pairs in there though with enough decor and rock set ups

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Originally Posted by Fishman007

I wish my lfs had apistos all they have is rams, maybe they will order some for me.

I don't have a local fish store so feel lucky! Most lfs don't carry apistogramma anyways some/most don't even carry mikrogeophagus ramirezi

[Scottyhorse]

Originally Posted by TheCommunityCichlid

I'd say three males and a few females for each of them. Borelli stay the smallest but apistogramma cacatuoides probably do best with in a harem. If you go rams they need pairs. You could go three pairs in there though with enough decor and rock set ups

Wow seriously? Sweet. Didn't think I could have nearly that many. Coolio Which of the ones I listed are the hardiest/easiest to spawn? I'll probably go with the apistogramma's though, the LFS won't take Rams as they always seem to die on them.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Apistogramma cacatuoides by far, but I've never kept borelli

[Scottyhorse]

Thanks, I'll probably start with those then as my first real cichlid breeding project

[TheCommunityCichlid]

They are cave spawners, so make sure to have a few spots for them to choose from. Also it should be big enough for one fish to fit at a time. They lay them on top if the cave which is cool to see

[Scottyhorse]

Would clay flowerpots work? Or what do you use for caves?

[Sillyfishies]

Originally Posted by Scottyhorse

Would clay flowerpots work? Or what do you use for caves?

Coconuts with holes drilled in them. I saw a guy breed apistos like that ^.^

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Flowerpots will work, coconuts work as well, I just slate, two pieces on the side, small ones in the back and a flat piece on top.




Here's a female apistogramma cacatuoides protecting eggs in her cave





Same girl another spawn

[Scottyhorse]

Coconuts are an interesting idea. I'll probably go with slate or flowerpots though
Where is a good place to get some quality juvie apistos? I have to order online too unfortunately, the LFS never really carries any apistos.

[bshenanagins]

Originally Posted by Scottyhorse

Coconuts are an interesting idea. I'll probably go with slate or flowerpots though
Where is a good place to get some quality juvie apistos? I have to order online too unfortunately, the LFS never really carries any apistos.

Good pieces of driftwood that are hollow and cavelike would work also. Plant coverage helps too