Re: Apisto Martini

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

Yep, no luck by me either. Reported successes are rare. Very soft & acid 
(~pH 5) are needed. Most successes occurred in very large tanks with 6 
or more specimens. It seems that they are very picky about who they 
select as a mate and the sexes can be hard to tell apart. Males tend to 
kill unacceptable females (and competing males) if the tank is too small 
or it doesn't have adequate hiding places. Once you have a harmonious 
pair they will try to wipe out the other conspecifics (if the tank is 
too small) and start pumping out fry - if the water conditions are 
right. If you are really interested in breeding this species, then it 
might be best to start with a 55 gallon tank with lots of hiding places. 
Then add about 12 young fish & let nature run its course. Otherwise pray 
that you luck into a compatible pair. Good luck.

Mike Wise

John Wubbolt wrote:

> Good luck George
>
> I had them... nice little group of them too....   
> but they seemed to be very stubborn spawners, never ever going thru with
> spawning itself, even though I would see females look ready to spawn,
> court males but never actually spawn.   I eventually gave up on
> them...... 
>
> John
>
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