View Full Version : Apisto cacatuoides - 7.5ph?
CHINABOY1021
12-30-2003, 7:03 PM
i just aquired a pair of 1" cacatuoides. Im wondering if i should bother lowering the PH using peat. In general, how often should the peat be replaced to keep the ph constant.
PumaWard
12-30-2003, 9:27 PM
I wouldn't even bother...
Cacs are beginner apistos which means they are very adaptable. Only really really touchy species or those wild caught would 'need' and acidic ph.
goldfish freak
12-30-2003, 10:07 PM
Hey! Cool CB, you got the cockatoos. When did you get them and where?
Tim Bo
12-31-2003, 4:43 AM
IME they will appreciate lower pH values, however, peat treated water proved very tricky for me - they do not like ellivated TDS levels so I would almost recommend using RO water instead, or atleast limiting the amount of peat used.
CHINABOY1021
12-31-2003, 5:35 PM
okay. can anyone tell me at what size do Cacats sexually mature. my male is chasing my female around and it seems to be stressing her out. sometimes, she swims tilted.
i added a large peice of driftwood to make the water more acceptable.
PumaWard
12-31-2003, 9:11 PM
Male cacs usually have harems... If you can, I would get another female or two.
I would also put a few flower pots in there for her to hide in.