Apistgramma

[Gamegurl5641]

Hi,
After losing my female Kribensis I have decided on a pair of double red Agazzi Apisto's.
They will be going in my 20 long.
As far as I have read a pair is ok, two females or two males not so much.
Any pointers would be appreciated.
I have four Oto's and six harlequin Rasboras.
I will raise the temp to 78.
Thanks
GG

 

[gwand68 184]

If your pair breeds the Otos better stand clear. I would keep the pair in very soft water. Most Apistogramma species want soft, acidic water. It will extend their lifespan.

 

[Gamegurl5641]

I changed my mind already.
I am to nervous that I will get same sex fish and then mayhem
We don't like mayhem
What would be a cool bright fish?
No gouramis or bettas

 

[gwand68 184]

What is the GH of your water? BTW there is just as much chance that the male will kill the female or vice versa. I have been there.

 

[Gamegurl5641]

The water company says it is 6.5 gpg, per gallon.
Moderately hard at 112

 

[CassCats41 7]

Why not a trio of gardneri killifish? 1 male 2 females

 

[Gamegurl5641]

Why not a trio of gardneri killifish? 1 male 2 females

I will check those out. Thanks.
They aren't aggressive?

 

[Gamegurl5641]

Oooo, those are cool looking.
Thanks Cass

 

[CassCats41 7]

They can be spicy, but not overly. They shouldn't be a problem for your current tankmates

 

[Back in the fold23 8]

I will check those out. Thanks.
They aren't aggressive?

Well . . . . it depends on the individual fish themselves . I have them now and they get along swimmingly but I had them once in the past when an overly ardent male drove the female incessantly in his ardor .
Here’s a not so great picture looking endwise into a five gallon aquarium . I have three spawning mops in there , the filter and no substrate . The fish don’t bother each other and right now there are a half dozen fry of various sizes growing up alongside the parents who don’t even seem to notice them . There are two adult pairs in there . In a five gallon !

 

[Back in the fold23 8]

Here’s a small assemblage of fry I raised up . They are really pretty !

 

[gwand68 184]

Here’s a small assemblage of fry I raised up . They are really pretty !View attachment 388390

Every time I see your bare bottom tanks I want to run over to your house and throw some sand in them