Re: Partner Compatibility

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>]

Daryl

In my experience with nijsseni-group species, A. panduro included, they tend to
be 'choosy' about spawning partners and tend to ignore or trash any member of the
opposite sex that isn't up to their standards. If the males are considerably
smaller than the female, you might want to consider 2 options:
1) If the tank is large enough throw in 2 or 3 males and let the female decide
for herself  (she might trash them all) or
2) Wait for the young to select mates and use a young pair.

Mike Wise

Daryl Hudson wrote:

> 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.
>
> Daryl
>
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