Re: Too many Apistos!

[salS <chas33@optonline.net>]

Aren't you afraid of hybridization?  I know that I (except for a few
species) have a tough time telling the females apart. Even though I agree
with you that it's very satisfying watching the different species interact
with each other, I constantly fight the urge to do so because I don't want
any interbreeding.
Good luck
sal

----- Original Message -----
From: Fredrik Ljungberg <Fredrik.Ljungberg@saab.se>
To: <apisto@listbox.com>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: Too many Apistos!


> 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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