Apistogramma uapesi

[fredmir1]

I just pick up a pair of Apistogramma uapesi today

Has anybody bred these before??

George

 

[sjones]

I have had two pair for about 6 mth getting eggs , but none are hatching. Tried letting them stay with parents and pulling egg , no hatch yet . Great fish

 

[Neil]

fredmir1,

I have had success with this species, but only after altering the tank conditions to low extremes. I have breed "Redwedge" (uaupesi), in the low 4s of pH, with virtually no hardness. I believe that the eggs will not develop in anything but very soft, acidic water. They are a phenominal fish, but tough to work with. Good luck!

sjones,

WELCOME TO THE FORUM

I have had two pair for about 6 mth getting eggs , but none are hatching. Tried letting them stay with parents and pulling egg , no hatch yet.

The water, as mentioned above, might well be your problem. Artificially rearing these animals, might also be next to impossible, because of the extreme water and probable intolerance of altered water conditions which can easily occur from the breeding tank to a hatching tank. Try 'going low", if you haven't already and good luck!

Neil

 

[ARWoodi]

Hi everyone,

Me too has just aquired the Uaupesi red wedge. Currently my pH is at 5.5 KH & Gh not measured. They seems to be a bit timid with always hiding whenever I come by to watch them. and also the female tends to be clamping its tail quite often, is that normal?

Would really love to try and spawn them but for now since it's juz the beginning I will have to enjoy admiring their beauty from a far.

 

[ARWoodi]

free swimming frys

Just as I was about to do water change, I notice the female acted strangely and true enough, just as I expected the pair is taking care of their brood.

Now female is basically guarding the frys with occasional help from the male who tales turn to chase away my dither fish(rasbora brigettea 6pcs).

Been feeding them baby brine shrimps, microworm and daphnias. hope they all make it to adulthood.