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Re: A. Cruzi spawn? or not?





Paul Evans wrote:

> After the fry hatch are they generally moved out of the
> cave before they become free swimming?

No, the female usually chews the larvae out of the egg shell and places them in a
pit dug in the bottom sand inside the cave.

>  My tank has a sand substrate so I guess the fry could be placed in a
> pit under the root and I would never see them.

That's right, apistos are very secretive. With them patience is a real virtue.

Mike Wise

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