bad idea or no?

[tetraboy]

Looking to restock my planted 10g, wondering if a pair of A. Cacatuoides might fit. My water is a bit on the hard side -pH above 7.6, somewhere between 150 and 200 ppm hardness. I know they likely wouldn't breed in this but would they survive? could they be happy? Or should I go back to hunting down those killifish that seem to have disappeared from the shops just when I need them? :?

 

[farm41]

Cacs will be fine in your water. May even breed too.

 

[Z Man]

Looks fine to me too!
"Z"

 

[Neil]

tetraboy,

WELCOME TO THE FORUM

Cacatuoides are pretty forgiving of water conditions, unless they are too dramatic. I think the key for you would be water changes. If you keep the water very clean, you may well breed them in that water. However, the clutch size may be affected somewhat. For general husbandry, I agree with the others.
Neil

 

[tetraboy]

Wow! thanks guys. I think I definitely will give these fish a try (-they are terribly cute! 8) )

 

[vancat]

tetra-boy,
you will soon be changing your name to apisto-boy.

cacatuoides have become my absolute favorite.

ex-tetra-girl

 

[tetraboy]

Update

If anyone should happen to read this I can tell you I did decide to go with A. Cac.'s and they are doing well . I've barely had them for 2 weeks and today I saw a clutch of eggs . This is going to be interesting! 8)

 

[apistodave]

I love happy endings!