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Does anybody know of anywhere that has these fish? I had them a couple of years back, loved em. They tried to spawn several times, but never got to fry. I've now got enough space for them, and was wondering if anybody could help. I'm in Spain, but can organise transport etc.
I finally got these guys to breed in a 600litre tank. For a long time I was doing regular water changes, but with no results. Finally I gave up, left the tank for a couple of months without anything other than food, and then did a 50% water change. They the bred very nicely, laid about 200 eggs...
I'd have to say that my fav. Apisto would be A. steindachneri. Not the most "showy" Apisto, but the first I bred, and really lovely colours (which don't photograph at all well.)
They are, unfortunately, not very common. I suspect that this is because they look very dowdy in shop tanks and they...
This is very much what I've heard. Your saying that you had family there sort of pinged off my radar:-). If I wasn't tied down to Spain, I'd be tempted to set up my own operation, but that's not possible.
If you do go, let me know. My contacts would also be interested in reptiles and...
I have done this in 160, 200, 360litre tanks. With a 160 it was too small. The Cacatus got beaten up. In the 200 both pairs bred, but then the Cacau kids got snacked, in the 360 there were no probs. In any event, you need to make sure they've also got loads of territory markers and lots of...
Have you done anything about this? If so, what were your results?
The reason for my interest is that I have heard all sorts of horrible stories from within the trade of how unreliable exporters can be. To give examples:
An order of various species of westies resulted in 5 boxes of elephant...
Sorry this is not very on-topic, it's just that I've had a lot of trouble getting on to this forum, I could connect to the main page, but could get no further. Anyways, enough spent on this, I'll now shut up:).
Why is it that, when I meet fish keepers and Apistoholics (I include Westiholics in this group) I have a great time, we have a good laugh and moan about the world in general, but especially a good laugh. Why are you guys so serious when you post and what's the solution?
Maybe an off-topic place...
If your lfs is willing to order them for you, I can put you in touch with a Czech exporter who has v. good quality DCs, at reasonable prices. I have, at the moment.
If you have a look at my intro. posting, you will find that I have several of the P. Taeniata morphs. If I get some fry, maybe I...
I don't know as yet. If there isn't, he may be able to find someone to collect them or whatever. The first thing is to find out whether there is anything worthwhile there.
Hi there,
I've just joined the forum, though have been keeping fish for quite a while (30+ years :D ). Some of you might know me from the Apisto mailing list, but to others I'll be an unknown quantity. I suppose you'll just have to get to know me.
I live almost exactly half way between...
I have a friend who is from The Gambia and was wondering if there are any DCs that he might be able to bring back with him the next time he goes :D . I haven't been able to put an order in for the Lamboj book yet, but will do so soon. Can anybody help me out here?