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Hiya guys n' gals..
I'm looking for some info on Viejita, but can't seem to find much in the way of a profile on the 'net.
Just looking for general stuff like water params, diet, breeding tips. Oh, and - I hear they're commonly mistaken for Macmasteri. Why?
Cheers,
Dunc.
Lol yer mate they can be awful. They'll be fine in a community until they start breeding, then.. oh dear :)
The way I peat filter is to ram a small internal filter full of peat granules - specifically JBL's Tormec.
Works a treat, cost me £15+£8 total for everything I needed. If you...
I've never kept Rams at home, but I did look after a display tank with them at work (LFS).
Personally, I think every 2 to 3 weeks is too infrequent for Rams. I would definitely recommend doing a 20% water change every week if you can. 30% a fortnight at the very least.
Kribs can be...
Rams are very sensitive to water conditions, they don't like nitrate build ups at all - regular water maintenance is absolutely essential. They don't like being hassled, either.
Cuckoo/Cockatoo cichlids are Apistogramma cacatuoides (like the one in my sig - though that's a sunset, yours could...
I actually feel embarassed asking :p
I picked up a 'pair' of Borelli from my LFS.
Unlike my Cacatuoides, both 'male' and 'female' are similar size and shape - albeit with slightly different colouration. Have I actually got two males?
Stunning mate. I love Dwarf Pikes:biggrin:
I was trying to get a hold of some Crenicichla compressiceps for my 125 litre tank but nowhere had them. Now I've filled the tank, Trimar suddenly have the compressiceps for sale. Typical:mad:
Ouch, pH 9 is pretty high :frown:
If you do a big change with RO/Distilled/similar then add the peat moss, I think you'll find your pH between 6.5 and 7. That's not -too- bad. Most apistos should be alright at 6.5.
If you're finding your pH higher, 7 to 7.5, then you may have to consider...