Which added first?

[MarkPT]

Hi all

OK, have a 1metrre length tank and have created '2 ends' with bogwood and java fern connected to make some hideouts/caves etc, with some further bog wood with java as a central tank 'line of sight block'

I'm looking to house a Bolivian Ram pair and a single male Apistogramma - first off this sound ok, and second what order do you feel they should be added?

All together and let them sort 'ends' out, or the pair first, then the apisto?

Thanks!

 

[Mike Wise]

It should be OK since Rams and apistos tend to use different micro-habitats, in nature and in a tank. Unless you know for sure you have a pair (1 of each sex) of Rams, I'd just add them all at the same time. If the Rams are a mated pair I'd add the apisto first and the Rams a couple of days later.

 

[MarkPT]

Thanks Mike appreciate your response! Got the apisto today as advised ... cockatoo great young looking chap!