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As I recall we used numerous photos from BlueBlue (a fellow apistomaniac from HongKong) in our Polish gallery, of various species and forms. I don't think there was any intention of giving name to this variety.
I have found this interesting link about a new apisto book. Can anybody comment on it? Would English version be in plans?
http://www.petfrd.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=26379
Can't help you with the biotope part, P. weitzmani is not a perfect tankmate for apistos. they are quite aggressive and I've heard of several cases when they successfully attacked other fish's eyes. I had them in a separate tank for a while, with no other fish.
it seems a "good manner" in the scientists' world to use Latin pronounciation. which is a bit tricky, since we don't have records of the language, only written texts :) and the family names from different nations used make it even more confusing.
I try to spell the name as per the persons...
A year or more ago I though the answer is clear, and it was probably also delivered here, too. There was supposed to be a parasite with complex lifecycle involving 3 or more "feeders". since there were SA birds and snails in the loop - the parasite had no possibility to spread and breed in our...
after a year or more I'm glad to see you all still here and thriving.
been away from the hobby for a time, but now I'm trying to catch up again.
I'm absolutely new to this version of forum, and like it a lot. the cac top-left is impressive :)
cheers
I'd go for A. panduro. the caudal spot, though poorly visible on the photos, seems wedge-shaped, not round as in nijsseni. and it's got quite a lot of blue shimmer on the flanks of the body.
there were quite a few threads here explaining the differences, like this one...
it seems to be grown up, but then I would expect the first spines on his back to be more prolonged. the head is quite small for the mouthbrooder. I don't know what other similar species could it be, with the tail filaments.
which pencil would that be?
I don't like beckfordii, they seemed to disturb the apistos in my tank.
marginatus is smaller and more suitable - some 6-10 species should be fine
my personal favorite is N. eques. they are, by physiology, surface oriented. they also don't interact too much.
I had them 2 times. probably 2 different variations/species, although I can't be sure now. first time the male had the "hole in the head", the next one got "pumped", blown by the Pseudomonas punctata bacteria. I must say I screwed up, but I don't realy know what. all other fish were ok. on one...
I'd go for A. trifasciata or A. sp. "Mamore" - both quite peaceful, undemanding species. They are more blue than red, but beautiful. Be aware that apistos will not display their best all the time. Apistogrammoides pucalpaensis is another option.
N. espei is somewhat exotic, but, for me, not...
Roemer says it's a valid name and species, while DATZ doesn't mention it at all. There are quite a few (4-5?) species in the trifasciata complex, 2 of them are A. (cf) trifasciata, and the rest are/were called different names, like A. sp. "Mamore" (those are the most common in the hobby), A...
still, it can lead to establishing a separated population in some remote location. the genetic material may be sparse if only a few, related specimens are "moved", which increases chances of mutation.
at least until the next rainy season.
I'm not so sure about the ease of migration for apistos. since they stick to areas offering shelter (vegetation, leaf litter, ficus roots...) then crossing a few meters of plain sand can be pretty dangerous. sandy bottom, strong current in the middle, cut patches of forrest on the banks and you...
I did my private investigation some time ago, as mentioned here: http://www.forum.apistogramma.com/showthread.php?t=3368&page=2&highlight=ramirezi
according to fishbase and DATZ they (Bolivian rams) are limited to Brazil ("Two-patch" form/species) and Bolivia ("standard" form).
by the way my...
search the forum to pick your version :)
there are no information of collecting them in the wild. the species appeared in the Far East and spread worldwide. there are probably 2 threads which will help you a lot.