Re: A. iniridae

[Kathy Olson <kathy@thekrib.com>]

They are blackwater fish, and do require low pH, and very soft water.

I have discovered that it is a combination of events....I have seen
gibbiceps and uapesi (also blackwater) spawn at much higher pH's than
expected...ie pH 6.  For me I spawn these guys  pH 6's, hardness < 1
degree, I usually do oak leaves, bog wood, and the water is tea colored.
But I have also had them spawn in planted tanks without the assistance of
above.


Good luck,

Kathy

On Tue, 22 Feb 2000 CarlHans@aol.com wrote:

> Hi, all:
> 
> I bought a pair of A. iniridae at an auction this weekend.  The seller 
> advised me that males of this species can be quite nasty, so use a large tank 
> and plenty of hiding places for the female.  Another apisto keeper told me 
> they require (read: demand) very, very soft water and very low pH.  Anyone 
> have any further suggestions?  The Krib's information on this species is 
> somewhat limited, but seems to support this advice.
> 
> Carl Berry
> 
> 
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