Breeding apistogramma agazzizi

[nik_n]

I recently got a pair of apistogramma agazzizi. They are too small to breed now but I'm planning to grow them out and breed them. Can I breed them in my community tank and then take the fry out? What water requirements do they need? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Colin_T]

Are they wild caught or captive bred?

Wild caught need a pH below 7.0 and a GH below 50ppm to breed.
Captive bred, pH below 7.5 and a GH below 100ppm.

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They might breed in a community tank but it depends on what else is in the tank. Best results (most babies) are achieved when the pr have a tank to themselves. A tank that is 2 foot long is suitable for a pr.

 

[nik_n]

I'm pretty sure they are captive bred. I'm planning to spawn them in the community tank and take the babies out. How long do they need to reach sexual maturity, about 6 months or?

 

[Colin_T]

under good conditions they can breed at 3 months of age