Re: Cross Breeding In Apistos

["shana watson" <garricknshana@hotmail.com>]

yes. yes I want some. I spent hours yesterday searching the state for a 
store that carries any apistos. please tell me where to send a check. 
thank you.
Garrick

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>Hello everyone,
>
>I was afraid this thread would bring out a lot of opinions. Let me 
clarify my
>position on this whole thing. I am NOT attempting to cross breed 
apistos. This
>happened in my community tank and I wanted some advice on how to handle 
this
>situation. If I understand Bob correctly on his reply, he was saying 
that if the
>Whittley(undescribed at this point, collectors name) is from the 
Hongsloi genus
>that it is possible for it to cross breed with a Macmasteri. I was 
afraid of
>that, so it is time to remove the Macmasteri to their own tank and time 
for me to
>do a little more research before mixing apistos in the community tank. 
Sorry I
>did not respond sooner, the only access to the net I have is at work 
during
>lunch. Does anybody know how I can get this fish identified once and 
for all. If
>any body wants some, I have two batches growing out in the community 
tank(70
>gal). I would like to trade some or even give some away if it would 
help in
>describing it any sooner or just spread them around a little. Very 
pretty fish,
>and quite an easy breeder. Thanks again for all your input. Oh yeah, 
yall could
>lighten up a little when somebody is trying to learn while they enjoy 
this
>wonderful hobby. Just a thought!
>
>Tim
>
>Tim Ellis wrote:
>
>> I know this was covered in an earlier thread, but..... The 
undescribed
>> apisto(Whittley) has turned out to be a prolific spawner, so I added 
a
>> pair of Macmasteri and the Whittley has paired up with the female
>> Macmasteri and  the male Whittley appears to be gaurding a nest in a
>> cave. I was told the Whittley is probably in the Hongsloi genus 
because
>> of collection locale. The females of both seem near identicalin
>> appearance. Any thoughts?
>>
>> Tim
>>
>> 
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