Dwarf Cichlids!

[TheCommunityCichlid]

The have very strong jaws and quite the temper when paired with others

[Mikey214]

Originally Posted by TheCommunityCichlid

The have very strong jaws and quite the temper when paired with others

So I have them in the same tank now, any possibility they get along or will it not work at all? Them seem to be doing fine.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

What size tank?

[Mikey214]

Originally Posted by TheCommunityCichlid

What size tank?

29 gallon tank plenty of hiding spots for them , three different caves and a nice piece of drift wood.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Yea, they might get along but be prepared to pull one pair. My panduros are straight up mean. Killed five tetras. I had my baenschi in with them cause they were all wild caught and they were qt with one another and after about a week the panduros settled in and decided no more other cichlids. So just a heads up, they are known for being a little nastier

[Mikey214]

Hopefully it works out and thanks a lot!

[severum mama]

I wouldn't try this in less than a 40 BR. Then again, I haven't tried it so who knows. I hope it works out for you.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Originally Posted by severum mama

I wouldn't try this in less than a 40 BR. Then again, I haven't tried it so who knows. I hope it works out for you.

Yea even idk, they declared war on apistos. Like I said just watch them and move them if it turns bad

[CanadianWaters]

Hey guys, been following along to the thread a while just haven't had anything to say...until now!
I was given a pair of these guys and was told that they were "orange flash apisto" Is what they told me correct or do I have I different species?

[TheCommunityCichlid]

That doesn't look like orange flash. Typically orange flash refers to apistogramma cacatuoides. That looks like apistogramma eremnopyge, or apistogramma diamond as some call, but just barely not sure it's even apistogramma

[bshenanagins]

Originally Posted by TheCommunityCichlid

That doesn't look like orange flash. Typically orange flash refers to apistogramma cacatuoides. That looks like apistogramma eremnopyge, or apistogramma diamond as some call, but just barely not sure it's even apistogramma

I was thinking ramerizi, it doesn't really show the true elongated shape of an apisto to me.

[Fishman007]

Originally Posted by TheCommunityCichlid

That doesn't look like orange flash. Typically orange flash refers to apistogramma cacatuoides. That looks like apistogramma eremnopyge, or apistogramma diamond as some call, but just barely not sure it's even apistogramma

Not an expert on apistos at all, heck ive never cared for them. But i think from what i see i agree with TCC

[CanadianWaters]

Sorry guys I just looked again and saw how bad those pics were, I thought they were better. Ill take some better ones soon as I can.

[CanadianWaters]

Here's some better pics (I hope)

I'm still trying to find any pictures online that look similar.

[TheCommunityCichlid]

I stick with apistogramma eremnopyge. And shenanigans not all apistogramma are the same. There is actually quite a bit of variation. Apistogramma are split into complexes and they can vary but species within each complex are usually very similar like panduro and nijsseni

[Freakgecko91]

Apistogramma cacatuoides "white gold" orange flash variant

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Originally Posted by Freakgecko91

Apistogramma cacatuoides "white gold" orange flash variant

I think your right after looking again I realize the second picture is a female and that's why there's no color.

[bshenanagins]

Originally Posted by TheCommunityCichlid

I think your right after looking again I realize the second picture is a female and that's why there's no color.

You've got a good eye for Apistos, wish I had that experience

[CanadianWaters]

Wow thanks guys! I'm pretty impressed!
One more question though...these fish are less than an inch currently, how long does it usually take to reach full size?

[TheCommunityCichlid]

A few months would be adult size. Two or three months they usually will be big enough to breed