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Re: Collected Simple Questions
Doug Brown wrote:
>
I have just noticed after months that there
> are some very tiny little white specks swimming around in a jerky motion.
> I'm not too worried as it seems likely they are just more food in the tank,
> but I'd still like to know what they are. Mosquito larvae maybe? Other
> ideas?
These might be cyclops but I'm not sure if they are the same animal
that are being freeze dried. I have culture going on three months.
> 3) Why are African cichlids more popular than apistos?
It's a matter of opinion!
>
> 5) Any hints on spawning apistos specifically in 10G and smaller tanks?
My successful cacatuoides spawns have been in 5s and 10s.
>
> 6) Lighting. I am amazed that people are getting away with using so little
> light with apistos! I have always noticed that in dim or no light my fish
> are really pale and just hide somewhere and sleep. They basically only come
> out when the hood light is on. Am I missing something here? Do the fish
> just get used to less light? Is it better?
My cacatuoides, borelli and panduros all seem much more active
with subdued light provided by floating plants. When the duckweed
dies back in the winter I have to add other floaters as they get
skittish with the higher light.
Michael
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Michael Serpa * Bay Island Orchids
2311 Pacific Avenue * Alameda, CA 94501
Tel: (510) 521-8245 * Fax: (510) 865-1787
http://www.bayislandorchids.com
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