rasskl Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Hi All, My names Dom and I'm addicted to Ciclids. Step one complete I'm new here and thought I'd ask for some advice. I'm about to set up a 2ft 70L tank and was looking at Apisto's Can anyone please give me some advise on the best way to set up the tank. Looking at trying for a more community feel to the tank. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiguy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Welcome Dom A 2 ft tank isnt the best for most Apistos,certainly avoid members of the Njisseni group(panduro,njisseni and baenchi are the common ones)but there are some small ones that do OK A.borellii would do well and is a haeremic spawner so you could have several females.Trifasciata would be a possibility.Aggression could be an issue with caccatuoides and agassizii Apistos like lots of cover like plants,pots and even leaves and squeaky clean soft acid water.Its good to have ditherfish like cardinal tetras(my favourite)or other top dwelling fish to make them feel secure Below is a picture of one of my borellii,the "Opal"form and a set up for my Apisto panduro in a 3 ft tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasskl Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks Killiguy.Im most likely going to go for Trifasciata. Should I get more females to males?Your set up looks great.I'll be sure to have planty of hidy-holesCheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiguy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Trifasciatas will be great,although they are quite expensive.It is a good idea to get more females.The haeremic behaviour starts with the male setting up his territory and trying to breed with females that wander into the territory,if they are not receptive then he gets grumpy and chases them away.The more females the happier he will be and the less of a treat to the females he will be.Certain angry males will kill the females hence the need for big tanks and lots of hidey holes.Best odf luck and show us some photos when its up and going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasskl Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Just set up the tank.Let me know what you think :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priscacara Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Link didnt display the pic, copied url into browser and got to see the pic, capitals on the first img maybe?The tank looks good a good size for Apisto's to me. I've seen kiiliguys fish and they are gorgeous , unfortunately not suited to my setups but least I get to see some :-).I've edited your link to see if it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiguy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The tank looks good a good size for Apisto's to me.I agree it should be good as long as its not over crowdedJust a note about the black sand/gravel.Ive had some that persistently raise the pH to 7.4-7.6 not great for Apistos so check the pH a few times before putting soft acid loving fish in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Great size tank for an Apisto setup. pH is critical with Apistos so checking to ensure that the pH is correct before adding and whilst maintaining them is important. I would also check the pH of your tap water or if you have one a rainwater tank Link didnt display the pic, copied url into browser and got to see the pic, capitals on the first img maybe?You had a double set of codes on the link which I have rectified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasskl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks for all the info guys.pH so far is a little high so i'll keep getting it lower, let the tank settle then source the fish.Can anyone suggest a good place to buy the Appisto's in Sydney?Cheers :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasskl Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Here she is, its a crappy photo but you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiguy Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thats looks great.Black or blue back and sides will help them settle. Apistos are quite timid until they settle .Id put the dithers in first(cardinal, pencilfish etc) then the Apistos after a few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priscacara Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saroon Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 The aquascape looks pretty nice mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasskl Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks all.A new background will be chosen this weekend :Da few more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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