Re: Too many Apistos!

[Fredrik Ljungberg <Fredrik.Ljungberg@saab.se>]

Like you say, A. gephyra and A. pertensis are often imported 
together, along with A. gibbiceps. I've had all three in a 
250-litre tank (125x45 cm surface) or 66 gal (49x18 in) for
you non-metric guys. I had 2 pairs/1 "trio" with no problems
at all. A 30g should be enough for A. gephyra/A. pertensis
as I don't consider either of them to be very aggressive
and/or claiming very large territories (sp?). Part of the
fun is actually keeping different species together and 
watching them "interact", fighting for space and tending
their fry.

Good luck
Fredrik L.


Bob Raible wrote:
> 
> I overdid it at the PCCA Auction last weekend. A fellow Apisto fancier
> was moving to the other coast and auctioned off his stock. I am now the
> proud owner of:
>    A. sp. panduro
>    A. cacatuoides
>    A. nijsseni
>    A. gephyra
>    A. hippolytae
>    A. pertensis
> 
> I am short at least one tank and was wondering if it is possible to
> keep any of these pairs together in the same tank (largest available
> footprint is a 30g long). Are any of these fish likely to be more
> forgiving of the others species than they are of their conspecifics? I
> noticed that gephyra and pertensis are found together in nature. Would
> that mean that they are more likely keep the peace? TIA.
> 
> PS: I am in awe of the A. panduro's colors - I had no idea!
> 
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