Angels and Apistos?

[FindingBlemo]

I want a group of 4 or a pair of Apistogrammas to go in with my angelfish? Will all hell break loose or will they be a nice colorful addition to my tank? Here's a the species that really makes me happy .

Apistogramma viejta
I posted the wrong picture! Here's the right one:

 

[67chevelle]

What size tank?

 

[FindingBlemo]

30 gallons. Sorry, I should have posted that before. I also have 4 corys in that tank, but Cory's never matter, hahaha (no offense Corys! I love you guys!)

 

[67chevelle]

That might be too small if any of them pair up and breed.You could have singles.I have a 30 with 1 angel,1 ram,1 krib,and 1 keyhole.There are lots of plants and a large piece of driftwood in the tank,so the dwarfs each have a little place to call their own,and the angel keeps to herself.
I really think in a 3 foot tank,that if any happen to breed,you would have problems.

 

[FindingBlemo]

I don't really want a breeding pair, because I don't think they would in my tank anyways, but I just want like 2 or 3 to add some color.

 

[67chevelle]

If you get males of the same species,they may fight.If you get females,you probably won't have aggression issues,but they are not as colorful.If you get males and females,they will probably breed.In a 3 foot tank,it will limit what you can have.In numbers at least.

 

[FindingBlemo]

My tank is 30" so not quite 3 feet. I guess I just can't get these then, their too aggressive and demanding. Thanks for your input!

 

[67chevelle]

I would not rule them out all together.Getting a single male would be fine.And if you did get more than one,have a back up plan in case there are problems.If you can get them at a LFS,ask if you can return them if necessary.

 

[FindingBlemo]

I read online that you should get 1 male and 3-4 females. The females lay the eggs on a cave, or underneath the leaves of plants. Idk if problems would arise with the territorial male. Hmm, I think I'll research more, and I'd be ordering online, so no returns.

 

[67chevelle]

Where were you looking to buy them at online? I have found with Apistos,they are usually sold in pairs online.And with only a pair,they will more than likely not breed,as they prefer harems. Just something else to think about.Your angels should not bother them BTW.