Apistogramma care/info

[TheCommunityCichlid]

You can try putting them in a bucket with a bubbler or something and some methelyene blue then switching them to a breeder box when they are free swimming. This is why I got rid of everything in my apisto tank minus some tetras lol.

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Ps as soon as those suckers are .5" ship some my way.

 

[Samzter]

Aren't you American? I'm English don't think it would work. ;D

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Dang. Lol shipping would cost to much

 

[Samzter]

I'm using almond leaf extract, but the problem is, the pH has gone from 6.4 back to 7.2. Whats a good dosage to keep the pH at a stable 6.4? A dose of 5ml every other day?

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

What fish do you have? And what ph is your tap?

 

[Samzter]

Tap is a pH of 7.6... Fish:
Rummy nose tetra
Cardinal tetra
Cherry barb ( will be removed)
Ristlenose Pleco
Panda cories

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

If you can keep close to 7 and make it stable that would be better than trying to get it to 6.4

 

[Samzter]

If you can keep close to 7 and make it stable that would be better than trying to get it to 6.4

Would they breed in that?

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

I would assume so.

 

[maxwellag]

Adjusting the ph really isn't that important- what's more important is keeping it stable and not letting it change. If you're trying to breed them I would make sure that the water the eggs/fry are in is the same as the water that the parents bred in.

 

[Samzter]

Adjusting the ph really isn't that important- what's more important is keeping it stable and not letting it change. If you're trying to breed them I would make sure that the water the eggs/fry are in is the same as the water that the parents bred in.

So you think I shouldn't dose with almond leaf extract?

 

[maxwellag]

What decor/substrate do you have in the tank? Have you tested the water without dosing almond leaf extract?

 

[Samzter]

What decor/substrate do you have in the tank? Have you tested the water without dosing almond leaf extract?

I have sand substrate. I have: rocks
Bogwood
Plastic plant pots
A ceramic cave
9 different types of live plants

 

[Samzter]

My dad doesn't mind if I setup a 10g for breeding, whereas my mother...

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

My dad doesn't mind if I setup a 10g for breeding, whereas my mother...

That's when you pull the setup and when she sees it then you tell her lol

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

But as far as your ph goes, you gonna need to keep it steady. To many 6.4-7.2 changes is gonna kill your fish. Maybe add peat to the filter and just let it pull your ph down to where it can keep it steady

 

[Samzter]

But as far as your ph goes, you gonna need to keep it steady. To many 6.4-7.2 changes is gonna kill your fish. Maybe add peat to the filter and just let it pull your ph down to where it can keep it steady

Hm I can try. I will try and persuade her over the next few days! It will take a lot! Would a pair or two survive in a 10g?

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

A pair or a trio will be okay in a 10. I use 10s and 5.5s for breeders. You just got to really watch your water.

 

[Samzter]

A pair or a trio will be okay in a 10. I use 10s and 5.5s for breeders. You just got to really watch your water.

I've written a little speech thing. My dad said he would bring it up with my mum but she is VERY stubborn and isn't easily persuaded