Re: Partner Compatibility

[IDMiamiBob@aol.com]

Daryl writes:

> I have a question about age/size compatibility for spawning apistos.  My
>  male panduro has died, and the only substitutes I have are 7 month old
>  offspring from my original pair.  The males are of varying sizes, with the
>  biggest about 1.5" TL.
>  
>  Would I be ok putting one of these males in with my mature female or would 
I
>  be better off trying to pair a male with one of my females of the same
>  age/size?
>  
>  Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

That age thing really doesn't seem to matter much.  I would pick the largest 
male and put him in with the original female, then pair up the next largest 
male with a promising looking female.

Bob Dixon


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