Re: Apistos

[Mike Downey <windwalker@uky.campuscw.net>]

>Hi Mike,
>Welcome to apisto-land. Now, the 'sunset'/atahualpa....  Beautiful, but
>a tough beast to start with. In my experience, this is the most
>aggressive apisto by a wide margin. They need big tanks. Think of them
>as concentrated humilis. Don't be fooled by their size.
>-Gary

Gary and all,

Thanks for the specific name and advice. I have placed each in separate
tanks for conditioning and some growth. They seem fine with the tetras and
corys. I will wait until they are well grown and then give them a try in a
75 gal tank with tetras and lots of plants and rock work.

They are eating live baby brine and small white worms. They aren't bashful
and swim about searching the plants and rocks for bits of food.

humilis, that is quite a name and reputation to hang on these little guys!
VBG;-)
MikeD



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