Re: Apisto Beginner

[CarlHans@aol.com]

Walter:

I still consider myself a beginner apisto-keeper.  I have a tank almost 
identical to what you propose, but it's taken me longer to come to the 
realization that your setup could be close to the ideal.  I'd skip the 
angelfish, as they'll grow too large for the other fish.  Caucatoides seems 
to prefer slightly more alkaline water than that preferred by the neons and 
the rummynose, though, but I've not noticed a problem with any in my water 
(pH 6.5, about 2-3 degrees hardness, 78 deg f.).  My only other comment is to 
have roots, rocks, and plants break up the line of sight along the bottom so 
the female apistos may have separate territories.

Carl


In a message dated 01/25/2000 4:05:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
95ighara@scar.utoronto.ca writes:

<< Hi,
 I am thinking of currently setting up 
 a 33 gallon tank heavily planted  and I would like to hear any
 comments with this type of set-up:
 
 1 male and 2 female Cockatoo cichlids
 7 Rummy-nose Tetra (as Dithers)
 5 Ottocinclus sp
 9 Cardinal Tetra or 5 Angelfish
 7 Yamato Shrimp
 
 Also I was wondering if Angelfish, Rummy-nose tetra or the Cardinals would
 be considered a
 good dither fish?
 If the cichlids breed would the cardinal, Rummy-nose Tetra or
 Angelfish would pose a problem?
 Also is the tank overpopulated?
 
 Thanks
 *******************************************
 
 Black holes are where God divided by zero.
 
 Walter (95ighara@scar.utoronto.ca)
 
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