Apistogramma sp. "Sunset"

[Pete Johnson <petej@apple.com>]

I just got a group of Apistogramma sp. "Sunset." Has anyone had any 
success breeding these yet? I'd appreciate any insights.

The fish looks similar to A. norberti, but males have orange bellies and 
males and females show barring along the base of the dorsal fins. Very 
pretty fish, a recent addition to the A. nijsseni complex.

The fish I have are far less shy than A. norberti, which is the most 
retiring Apisto I've seen yet. The Sunsets are not as outgoing as 
nijsseni and A. sp. "pandurini," but they swim in the open, unlike 
norbeti, which always darts for cover when I'm in the room.

I'd guess that Sunsets want very soft, very acid water, but I'd be 
interested if anyone has practical experience to offer.

I've successfully spawned nijsenni and pandurini but have so far struck 
out with A. norberti.

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