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Hi Guys,
This is a question that has less to do with my Apistos then the fish and plants I keep with them. In my big community tank, I inject CO2. This drops my pH significantly. To combat this, I've been adding baking soda to my water, getting the kH up to about 3.
Lately, however...
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Acclaimed Apisto expert David Soares has "700 A. cacatuodies in a 150 gallon tank" and has had as many as "135 A. juruensis living in a 20 gallon aquarium." What are the views out there on crowding Apistos into small tanks?
Do we feel that Soares...
Hi Guys,
I'm thinking of adding a third pair of Apistos to my heavily planted 46-gallon tank. Currently there's a pair of Agassizzi and a pair of Borelli in there with some Rams and assorted algae eaters and tiny tetra schools. The apistos get along pretty well, primarily because one half of...
Hi guys,
I'm back after a month-long hiatus from my computer!
Among other new developments, I've got a new girlfriend with (drum roll please) a fish tank. It's only a 10-gallon jobby with a couple of albino tetras in it, but generally speaking, she takes pretty good care of it.
What...
The time has come for me to replace one of my Power Compact Flourescent bulbs on my 110W, 36" setup. The current bulbs are both "day" bulbs, supplying only white light. Can anyone provide me information on actinic ("blue") bulbs? I know they're favored in reef aquariums, but are they good for...
I know our friend Aspen is trying it, but I'd like to hear about everyone else's experiences with mixing discus and apistos. I know it can be done, but I'm concerned about space in my show tank: is 46-gallons (planted) big enough for 3 discus and 2-pairs of Apistos?
Hi guys,
Have any of you ever used phosphate pillows to control algae? I was considering using one for a day or two to see if I could give my plants a head start on outcompeting the algae that's become a persistent problem in my planted tank. From what I've read, phosphate is the key...
Hi guys,
I just moved. In my last apartment, my tap water was very hard and basic. When I arrived at my new apartment, I took the lazy route, only testing my tap water for pH and not hardness. When I saw the pale blue, I thought, greeeeat more hard water. Then I did a large water change on my...
I just completed a very difficult month that resulted in the deaths of my male Cacatuoides and female Agassizii. To make a long story short, I had to move out of my apartment and leave my tank basically unattended for three weeks (other than nightly feeding) during a critical time - the tank...
Hi everyone,
Has anyone tried keeping Blue Gularis (aka the "king of the killifish") with Apistos? My LFS has some available and I'm pondering the wisdom of it. Gularis have a reputation as an occasionally aggressive fish...but then again, so do Apistos.
Thanks,
Jason
Hi Guys,
I'm moving into a new apartment next month and am interested in setting up a low-budget planted tank. I'm thinking 20 gallons. I'm lucky enough to have a spare Fluval 204 laying around, but other than that, I'd be starting from scratch. I have a successful planted 46-gallon tank...
I recently upgraded by filtration and it's resulted in a substancial increase in water movement. Many areas of the tank that were once extremely calm are now occupied by fast moving water. The Apistos are adjusting, but they're definetly "working harder" than they were before. Does anyone...
There appears to be some funny stuff going on in the photo gallery of the main site. You click on a thumbnail, but sometimes a different picture pops up.
A two part question:
1. How many pairs of Apistos do people feel is safe to keep (relatively) peacefully in a 45-gallon tank?
2. Which are the (relatively) common species of Apistos that you would mix?
I currently have a pair of Cacatuoides and a pair of Agassizzi in my 46-gallon...
Hi Guys,
I am receiving a RO unit in the mail any day now. I'd like a little advice on getting the kH right for the fish I have if possible. The two relevant species in my tank are A. Agassizzi and A. Cacatuoides.
A few facts:
- My tap water is exceptionally hard. I don't have an...
What's the best way to remove Apisto fry from a community tank so they can be placed in a grow-out tank?
Is it a better idea to remove the eggs before they hatch?
I'd be interesting to see what people's experiences are with Apistos in the community tank. One of the great things about Apistos is that you can mix non-cichlids with them to a degree. Of course, you can only push these combinations so far, and Apistos can be aggressive with various fish at...