Re: First tank

[IDMiamiBob@aol.com]

Jeff writes:

> I Have a question similar to this one.  I have a 90G tank with some
>  Largish fish in it, a 33G not yet setup, and a 10G Guppy tank.  I want
>  to start breeding some Apisto's.  I need suggestions for fish and
>  setup.  I guessed that the 10 would be a spawning tank, the 33 a growing
>  tank, and the 90 for the larger fry.  Am I shooting in the right
>  direction here?

That sounds right.  You should be able to maintain a good growth cycle with
those three tanks.
  
>  As for fish, I want something with a similar body form to A. Nijsseni.
>  Eventually I will try them, but want to "cut my teeth" on something
>  easier.

Most common members of the genus are similar in body form.  Stick with the
commonly refered to cacatuoides, aggies, bitaeniata, and borelli.

Bob Dixon


-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com.
For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help,
email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com.
Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!