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Hi,
I ´ve bred wild Baenschi several times in water under 100 µS.
Darrel´s way for testing water has worked for me fantastically because I´m a lazy aquarist. ;)
Also, may I suggest a nice layer of leaf litter on the bottom of the tank.
My Baenschi fry really like to dig deep in to the mulm.
Hi,
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This guy seems to think that mattenfilters survive much longer in case of a power outage.
I concur. I had a corner style mattenfilter without electricity for 48 hours. No side-effects that I´m aware of.
Hi,
In my opinion you can go without filtration but I prefer some form of water circulation.
If I remember correctly, Bart Hazes from the forums has tanks without filtration.
Hi,
Had to google maps Beartooth Mountains. I believe congratulations are in order for the view!
What substrate do you have in mind? May I suggest pool filter sand.
Hi,
Plant roots keep aerating the sand substrate if you´re worried about that.
Also, floating plants help immensely with the sense on security plus they are easy to prune and are really efficient in helping with keeping water quality up.
Hi,
Is it possible that my Baenschi female killed the male after a new batch of eggs?
I found him dead yesterday. Prior to that, good colors, moving and eating normally.
How do apistos manage to kill each other? There was no visible damage on the fish.
Should I try to move the apo
Hi,
She...
Hi,
Is it possible that my Baenschi female killed the male after a new batch of eggs?
I found him dead yesterday. Prior to that, good colors, moving and eating normally.
How do apistos manage to kill each other? There was no visible damage on the fish.
Should I try to move the old fry? Female...
Hi,
I faintly remember that the spots on the tail have something to do with it? My male has these spots.
Mike W might have some info. Did you try to search for info around here?
That´s a mighty handsome male btw! Do you have any females?
Hi Frank, welcome to the best Apisto forum around!
I also have 1+2 A. baenschi (F0) in the quarantine at the moment. They decided to breed in there.
What other fish you have in your community?
Hi,
My tanks has their bottom covered in detritus/mulm from leaf litter. Never had a spawn fail because of that. Think of nature.
I have had spawns from cacatuoides/Nijsseni/hongsloi/abacaxis.