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    Delurking and new to Apistos

    Hi, DH247, and thanks for the advice. Yeah, I figured the tetras would think it's snack-time if the dwarfs were to breed. I'll live with that risk for now, though I'm considering a fry-raising tank, too. (One aquarium leads to another, which leads to another, which... :eek: :biggrin: ) --Anthony
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    Delurking and new to Apistos

    Hi all, I'm a long-time lurker here finally revealing myself because I'm about to set up a new tank. I've been out of the hobby for many years, but I can't resist its siren call anymore. I'm fascinated by dwarf cichlids and would love to include a pair/trio in my forthcoming South American...
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    The perfect tank for Rams?

    Argh, you're right. It is the Essequibo in my reference books. :oops:
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    The perfect tank for Rams?

    Hi Roy, Glowlights are a Venezuelan fish (Rio Orinoco, if I remember right). I think a school of those would look nice with the rams. --Anthony
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    Suggest a species for my community tank?

    cearbhaill, I'd recommend taking a look at A. cacatuoides, as was suggested, but also A. Borelli. Both are good starter Apistos. BTW, I love the use of terra cotta in your tank. The urn in the middle is really appealing. :) --Anthony
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    Lowering ph without using CO2

    What if one doesn't like the coloration of the water caused by the peat? Will carbon remove this? If so, does it also undo the benefits of the peat? --Anthony
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    Quarantine Tank Specs

    That's really fascinating. I wonder what it is about garlic that affect Ich bugs? --Anthony
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    Quarantine Tank Specs

    Garlic powder? That's fascinating -- I've never heard of this being used as aquarium medicine before! 8O How long have you used it and how long does it take to take effect? --Anthony
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    Good set-up for apistos?

    Thanks for the reply, Neil. :D You're right, I already have. If I get the 55 gallon tank, I'm planning to include a trio of either Rams or Borellis. The breeding colors of the Borellis are really beautiful. :) Since Dwarf Cichlids seem to like caves and many people use flower pots, I...
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    Good set-up for apistos?

    Thanks for the replies, Rick and Randall. :) At the moment, my aqarium is in the planning stages. Right now, I'm waiting for an answer from the building owners as to what size aquarium they'll approve. (Fingers crossed -- I kind of have my heart set on a 55. 8) ) Thus, exact numbers of...
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    Good set-up for apistos?

    Well, that's handy -- I found this web site while looking for answers to almost the same question as Katie's, and the first board I opened has the answers I need. Talk about service. 8) I'm coming back to the hobby after many years away from it. My plan is to set-up a 40-55 gallon tank...
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