6 Apistogramma cacatuoides in a 30 gallon
- Thread starter rockhoe14er
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Fish are like people...each one has a different personality.
I got a trio of triple reds and the male and the other female killed the other female.
When breeding the female can not stop the male from eating the fry.
I had another pair that the female beat the male so bad i had to take him out for his own safety.
get what you think is best and keep track of how things work out and share the info. there is a lot of disinformation on the web about (fish in general) but especially apistos.
it's always nice to hear about actual experiences.
I got a trio of triple reds and the male and the other female killed the other female.
When breeding the female can not stop the male from eating the fry.
I had another pair that the female beat the male so bad i had to take him out for his own safety.
get what you think is best and keep track of how things work out and share the info. there is a lot of disinformation on the web about (fish in general) but especially apistos.
it's always nice to hear about actual experiences.
Are you planning to have a fry grow out tank? I had 2 pairs in a 55g, 1 at an end the other chose the middle. Both had free swimmers when I went on vac. Came home to 0 fry but weeks later spotted 1 survivor. Just a warning.
Yeah i'm not sure what'll happen. One more question for you guys do you think i can handle anymore fish in this tank? and if so what suggestions do you have of good tank mates?????
No it's a 30 gallon, with a breeding pair of apistos ime I've seen females more aggressive then males 2 males and 4 females is a death trap. Monte is right one male, and 2-3 females then once you get your pair remove the other female.
Angels, barbs, tetras, the list goes on and on.
Nano - Bill means that Rock should keep 2-3 females permanently. Apistos are harem breeders, and do not necessarily form pair bonds. They may breed as a pair, but a harem is a much better situation.
Nano - Bill means that Rock should keep 2-3 females permanently. Apistos are harem breeders, and do not necessarily form pair bonds. They may breed as a pair, but a harem is a much better situation.
but how many other fish can i keep in with a pair? i guess each apisto will get close to 3 inches so thats 12 - 15 inches of fish so can i get something like 15 inches more of fish?
Also because i don't have another tank to put the mothers in fry in can i get away with a breeding net? to stick the fry in then remove the mother over time?
go ahead and get some more fish,, should be ok middle swimmers. i have 3 male and 5 female in my 55 and everything is just peachy. there is def a pecking order, but everyone gets along for the most part.. get a tank divider a good one and when you need it, use it.
