A.Kelleri

[sorriva99]

Hi all
The next week I will buy 1m & 1f of Apistogramma Kelleri, you have some recommendations?
In parte the method of spawning, that, for me are beautiful *-*

 

[Mike Wise]

Buy extra female or 2. Sometimes the fish are a bit picky with whom they breed. You can do a search here to find out best method (if there is a 'best method' for any apisto) for breeding.

 

[sorriva99]

Is better a pair or an little harem 1m+ 2f

 

[sorriva99]

So i should buy 2 f? The tank is of 80*40 cm with a lot of wood

 

[Mike Wise]

Try the trio in this tank. If the male bonds with only 1 female you may need to remove the other female.

 

[sorriva99]

Maybe I will be the first people in my region (might in Italy) who have this Apistos..so they aren't common, and if I can't remove the second female?

 

[Tom C]

...The next week I will buy 1m & 1f of Apistogramma Kelleri...

Please write Apistogramma sp. "Kelleri".
The term "Apistogramma Kelleri" would mean that it is a scientifically described species, and that is not the case, this species is undescribed.

I have experienced that the females of this species might be very aggressive against each other, so if you go for 2 females, watch carefully, and be ready to save one if aggression increases too much!

 

[sorriva99]

Ok, I have just talked with my fishseller and there isn't problem with the female..so I start with 2 female

 

[sorriva99]

Yes, sorry for the name..
A little info..when add the signature "cf" ad the name? When the fish is confront with?

 

[Mike Wise]

"cf." = "confir" (Latin). It means "similar to". In this respect 'A. cf. xyz' means a fish that is similar to the A. xyz. The fish might belong to the same species or they might be 2 different, but closely related species. To add to this, "sp. affin." means a fish that is similar to, but a different species. Subtle differences.

 

[sorriva99]

thanks Mike!

 

[sorriva99]

Unfortunately the A. Sp kelleri was solded out, I think I will buy A. Juruensis (it's already classified regularly?).
For juruensis are better 1m+1f or an harem?