Jordan
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- Tauranga New Zealand
Hi all,
In the last few months I have gotten some new apistos not seen in NZ for at least 15 years or more.
I have Hongsloi and Bitaeniata which are breeding in a colony situation quite successfully, 2 males and 4 females of each in tanks with lots of leaves, sticks and driftwood.
Just today I had Elizabethae and Borelli delivered from the wholesalers, 2 males and 4 females of each.
I have done my research on both species, I'm confident with breeding the Borelli as they are unfussy and will breed in most standard aquarium parameters, however I am looking for more information on breeding the Elizabethae, from my understanding they need quite a low pH, which is not difficult for me, I can quite easily get it below 5 using my standard tap water and some botanicals.
I believe the Elizabethae are Sao Gabriel, due to the coloration, collection locations were not given to the supplier.
are there any more tips on breeding these guys? Out of 20 come into NZ I have my hands on 6 and would like to establish them more.
thanks in advance.
In the last few months I have gotten some new apistos not seen in NZ for at least 15 years or more.
I have Hongsloi and Bitaeniata which are breeding in a colony situation quite successfully, 2 males and 4 females of each in tanks with lots of leaves, sticks and driftwood.
Just today I had Elizabethae and Borelli delivered from the wholesalers, 2 males and 4 females of each.
I have done my research on both species, I'm confident with breeding the Borelli as they are unfussy and will breed in most standard aquarium parameters, however I am looking for more information on breeding the Elizabethae, from my understanding they need quite a low pH, which is not difficult for me, I can quite easily get it below 5 using my standard tap water and some botanicals.
I believe the Elizabethae are Sao Gabriel, due to the coloration, collection locations were not given to the supplier.
are there any more tips on breeding these guys? Out of 20 come into NZ I have my hands on 6 and would like to establish them more.
thanks in advance.