Re: Apisto species info wanted.

[Marco Lacerda <marcolacerda@ax.apc.org>]

Mike Jacobs wrote:
> 
> Ken..........about 2 months ago I purchased what the gentleman called A.
> sp "Xingu Red Lobe".........Not exactly a tremendous beauty, VERY WILD
> ....has just now settled down to the point that I can approach the tank
> without them heading for the cover, despite what dither fish I put in
> there.  I spoke with Uwe Romer when he was at Soares' place and he said
> that while he is not really familiar with the fish he has heard of it
> and since it is from the Xingu river system..........SOFT, ACID!!!!

Yes, but don't need to be so acid.
Xingu conditions are pH 6.0-6.5. This fish breeds perfectly well in 
water near to neutral conditions, but soft, indeed!
 
> I also HAD a pair of A. agassizii "Rio Maderia".........

I correct that the name of the river is Rio MADEIRA, not "Maderia"Š

Cheers, Mike!