Re: Tank size

["Bob Crosby" <rtcrosby@charter.net>]

Thanks, Mike. Thoughtful and helpful advice, as usual!

Bob


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike & Diane Wise" <apistowise@bewellnet.com>
To: <apisto@listbox.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 2:03 PM
Subject: Re: Tank size


> Bob,
>
> In my opinion you'd have problems. There are some small species that might
> work like A. borellii & A. staecki, but most species would fight for
> territory. I'd suggest a 30L if you want to keep more than one breeding
> species in a tank. If you do this, just make sure the species look very
> different. In this way you can ID the fry accurately. Knowing which female
is
> guarding the fry isn't always a good way to ID them. Females steal fry
from
> other females - even from other species & genera.
>
> Mike Wise
>
> Bob Crosby wrote:
>
> > Is a 20 gal. long large enough for more than one pair/trio of Apistos
with
> > dithers or would I be asking for an aquatic showdown?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Bob
> >
>
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