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    Apistogramma viejita information

    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.
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    Flying in

    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...
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    Flying in

    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...
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    Flying in

    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...
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    Substrate

    I might have to have a look for some of that soil.. never seen it in the shops over here. Cheers blue.
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    Substrate

    Spot on mate, thanks loads :)
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    Complete newbie question

    Hmm nah mine don't really differ.. I'll get some pics now, see if anyone can help me out. Cheers mate.
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    German Eliza - Super Red from Mr. Wilhelm

    Aww man he gets prettier and prettier :biggrin:
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    Substrate

    Which substrate would you recommend with Apistos? Was gonna pick up some sand for my two new breeding tanks - that be a wise choice?
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    Complete newbie question

    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?
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    German Eliza - Super Red from Mr. Wilhelm

    That is absolutely stunning blueblue!! What is its latin/scientific name?
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    Crenicichla regani "Tapajos'

    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:
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    What should I excpect?

    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...
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    Please ID this "krib"

    Is that the Apisto you're referring to Oupsy? I don't think it's an Apisto.. but the mouth looks nothing like a Pelvicachromis family fish, either.
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