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  1. Bowluvr

    Quarantining process for import fish

    If your importer holds the fish they bring in and treats (some do so this is important to know), then you won't necessarily need to do so. Otherwise deworming is generally the only thing that should probably be done to them, unless and until you see symptoms of something else going on. Have...
  2. Bowluvr

    Ivanacara bimaculata is this the correct name now?

    Your guy should ask the supplier for photos. He should also give you price estimates if they were to be ordered. Then go from there IF you're still interested. If the supplier cannot or will not send pics when asked, I'd pass.
  3. Bowluvr

    alder cones and oak leaves

    From my experience, magnolia breaks down fairly quickly, especially compared to oak leaves and even Indian Almond Leaves. We have magnolias everywhere here, but, for that reason, I don't bother much with them for my Apistos (and I don't keep shrimp).
  4. Bowluvr

    alder cones and oak leaves

    I collect mature alder cones and dry, fallen oak leaves here in NC. I like to allow the leaves to dry a few weeks more before use but have used them immediately as well. I don't really do anything to either, as I collect in areas where pesticides are not used. I just drop them in my tanks as...
  5. Bowluvr

    Do Apistos eat snails?

    If they are hungry, they will eat snails. I've returned from vacations (I don't have them fed if it's less than a week) to find my bubble, ramshorn, and even larger MTS, populations noticeably reduced. Once they learn snails are edible, they continue snacking on them when the mood strikes. I've...
  6. Bowluvr

    A. Viejita Sexing

    Definitely macmasteri. Not viejita.
  7. Bowluvr

    Mcmasteri Super Red

    Even just adding more caves and hardscape will help. They need hiding spots, caves, and structure that creates "rooms" within the tank, and disrupts line-of-sight, so that each fish can have it's territory within the tank. I usually try to create 3 "rooms" for a pair, with a couple of caves each...
  8. Bowluvr

    Dicrossus filamentosus fry care and death

    I kill them because I get lazy and forget about them for weeks at a time. LOL One can do that with some live foods. Not with microworms. I do use oats, and definitely find it the better medium for me. Honestly, grindal worms are usually more than enough for my needs, especially when I'm hatching...
  9. Bowluvr

    Sanity check on potential stocking...

    I honestly think the khulis might be a better choice. Less liable to have any run-ins with angry cichlids (and smart enough to get away/stay away in the first place).
  10. Bowluvr

    Dicrossus filamentosus fry care and death

    Honestly, even if it was food, there is likely more than enough micro-fauna just in the aquarium to support the fry for at least the first day or two. It sounds like there should be, at least, judging from the photo and description of the set up. I have used sorted grindal worms as a substitute...
  11. Bowluvr

    Sanity check on potential stocking...

    The majority of Corys don't do well in the higher temps the OP is listing, which is likely why they chose the sterbai. Those are some of the few regularly-available species that can tolerate (not actually prefer I believe) temps above 80F.
  12. Bowluvr

    Water Parameters and Stocking

    I haven't had good luck with more than a single pair of macmasteri long term in a tank your size (though it is a great size in general, and one of my favorite tank dimensions alongside 40 breeders). If you do go with more than one female, be sure to have a place available to remove the odd...
  13. Bowluvr

    How much do you guys get selling Apisto caucatoides to your LFS?

    If your shop isn't interested in giving you a fair price for your fish, then I honestly wouldn't bother. I'm guessing that since you asked, they do have some interest. This is why I suggest having this conversation with them. If they do buy from you, don't under-cut them, or advertise locally...
  14. Bowluvr

    How much do you guys get selling Apisto caucatoides to your LFS?

    I would figure out in your mind what you think a reasonable retail price for your fish should be for your area, especially since you feel that $85 is too expensive. I would perhaps talk with your retailer about his/her thoughts, too. Once that price is figured out, then talk to them about...
  15. Bowluvr

    Runts

    With good care, at least most their fry should reach normal size. They may or may not reach it.
  16. Bowluvr

    New Pair. Can I add a second female?

    I would get that third fish out of there. A 20-L is not a lot of room for macmasteri, and there is no escape for the odd fish out.
  17. Bowluvr

    A. sp. Alto Tapiche

    Hi. Sorry for the delayed reply, but I don't often get notifications, and am bad at remembering to check any forums. Eggs not hatching could be an infertile male, or a pair that isn't doing the job right, either because he isn't trying or she isn't letting him. If you can catch the eggs out...
  18. Bowluvr

    alder cones and oak leaves

    I use alder cones, but I collect them already completely dry on the tree. I just store them in a large zip-lock type bag. I mainly use them for hatching fry, and I remove the cone as soon as I see wrigglers, mainly because it's no longer needed to get help the eggs hatch. The few times I have...
  19. Bowluvr

    Tank full of brooding color females

    If the females are in a condition that is good enough to be ready to breed, they will often color up. Males or no males. They are fat and eggy and ready, and letting everyone else know it. They don't understand that no male will be swimming into their territory. They're just ready and waiting...
  20. Bowluvr

    A. sp. Alto Tapiche

    You can also let them breed in your unadulterated tap water, and transfer the eggs to a hatching/rearing tank with better parameters for hatching. Then do small water changes to slowly bring it back to your normal tap water conditions. I found them easy to breed, but on the aggressive side with...
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