Re: Agassizii breeding assistance needed

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@fgn.net>]

Bill,

I don't know if they make them anymore. I bought my 6 over 20 years ago. They came with a
sliding metal & screen top that I had to cut off. These were mostly considered "for pet
store use only". Now most manufacturers feel it's cheaper to make one style of glass box
(aquarium) for all. I know that there are some herp tanks that are specifically designed
for small reptiles & amphibians, but most are tall, not wide.

I like the ones that I have because they a wide 'footprint'. Since most apistos in the wild
are found in water between 4-8" (10-20 cm) deep, any extra depth is a waste of space. If
money was no object, I would replace all my 15 & 20L tanks with 30 gallon breeders. These
tanks are 36x18x12"high (90x45x30cm high). These have the largest foot print per gallon
normally available and can be stacked 4 high on most aquarium racks. They are available
from many major American aquarium manufacturers, usually as a special order. The reason we
don't see them offered that often is because the cost the same as a 40 breeder tank. Most
people want the most gallons/$.

Mike Wise

William Vannerson wrote:

> Mike, I don't recall seeing hampster tanks before.  Are they readily available at LFSs?
>
> Bill Vannerson
> McHenry, IL
> http://vannerson.home.att.net/
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