Apistogramma Viejita and Trifasciata Questions!

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snoopy65

I am Sam aka Snoopy65
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I was talking to a friend of mine on the phone. Telling them about Rachel's apistos and how much I liked them. They never really caught my eye before. Now after seeing the pictures of hers, I want some. Anyway, this friend told me they have Viejita and Trifasciata and would send me a pair of each. I know next to nothing about apistos and have been googling these 2 types. I do know they like plants and small cave like dwellings. There is so much conflicting information out there that I figured I would ask here as well. I tend to trust many of your opinions as oppose to random sites. So here goes.

1. Should they be housed separately or can these 2 types be housed in the same tank? (cross breeding)?

2. How big of a tank do they need?

3. Are these types especially difficult or easier than most apistos to keep?

4. How many huts/ caves?

5. Should I ask for trios instead of just pairs? I read on some sites - pair bond, other sites harem.

6. What can they go with or do they need species only?

7. Give any insights you can as I will really appreciate your expertise.

Thanks in advance for your help.
 

irishspy

There is a stargate in my aquarium.
You may have found this site already, but, just in case, the apistogramma forums may be a big help to you: http://forum.apistogramma.com

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pjrichar

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tell your friend if there are any extra apisto they want to let go , i would gladly take some...

i would say at least a 20 long,, at least,, for two diff apistos,, and plenty of cover ,, here is shot of one of my apisto tanks...

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