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  1. merlin

    Apistogramma Id Guide to Young Fish

    Thanks to all for the advice. Sent from my GT-I9100
  2. merlin

    Apistogramma Id Guide to Young Fish

    I have now bought 3 books on Apistogramma and A. eremnopyge is not in any of them . Can someone point me in the direction of any papers on this species. I have nine of these as young fish and there was a bit of havoc between the 6 Males. I caught and took out 2m and 1 fem and put them in my...
  3. merlin

    Apistogramma sp "steelblue" female

    Thanks Mike It is amazing how the bullying changes during the period. First off the male is doing all the chasing and the femsle doesnt get a minute but as soon as she has a spawn then the male can be killed by the female. Good advice I will remove all until my tanks grow. Sent from my GT-I9100
  4. merlin

    Apistogramma sp "steelblue" female

    Hi Mike. What other species would you remove the male from routinely. My name is Derek for those who would like to know. Sent from my GT-I9100
  5. merlin

    Apistogramma sp "steelblue" female

    Hi Mike. I suspect my tanks are a bit small. 18*12*12 and 18*18*12 I got these because 20 years ago thats what I used but I should have checked all these things against todays thoughts. I am now away to build a rack for 2 off 36*18*12 with removable partitions for growing on fry and for males...
  6. merlin

    Dither Fish

    I removed Silver-tipped Tetras I had in my breeding tanks as I felt they were quite aggressive even chasing the apistogrammas about. I thought about using dwarf cory`s but not sure if that`s the best plan. What would you all recommend as dither fish in a breeding tank or do you not bother.
  7. merlin

    Diagnosis Please

    It was one of a group of 6 Veilfleck but I think they are male heavy. So I have to make sure i dont lose any more.
  8. merlin

    Apistogramma sp "steelblue" female

    Watched both adults being protective of the fry this morning, got home tonight she has killed the male. Should I have removed him immeadiately and left the female with the fry. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  9. merlin

    Diagnosis Please

    Thanks for the advice. I did hospitalise the fish and treat with a bacterial remedy but to no avail. Died today. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  10. merlin

    Apistogramma Keepers in Scotland

    HELLO I am based in Dundee Scotland and was wondering how many other Apisto keepers are in Scotland, would be useful to know a few peopke that are breeding so we could share fish and local info. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  11. merlin

    Apistogramma sp "steelblue" female

    An early photo of the newly emerged fry. The female is approx 1inch. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  12. merlin

    Apistogramma sp "steelblue" female

    My female emerged today with a good number of fry(40-50) perhaps. Both adults guarding them well. Considering how young this pair is I am a bit surprised and a bit behind time with my worm cultures etc. Photos to follow Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  13. merlin

    Apistogramma sp "steelblue" female

    I will let you know if she emerges with fry soon. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  14. merlin

    Diagnosis Please

    This fry has developed a sore of some sort on the area between tail and body. Can someone help diagnose this and suggest a treatment. http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=7544529350 l Sent from my GT-I9100 usin Tapatalk 2
  15. merlin

    Apistogramma sp "steelblue" female

    Thanks Leafish, its amazing what can be done with a phone these days. My male is only just colouring up he is probably still too young for breeding but he is beginning to look good.
  16. merlin

    Apistogramma sp "steelblue" female

    My fem has become very attached to her little cave. Chasing off the tetras but still dancing to the male when he comes near. The short video below shows this behaviour. My question is this, is she defending her cave because she has spawned or is she prepared to spawn but as yet the male is not...
  17. merlin

    Bolivian Rams Microgeophagus altispinosa

    I was thinking on putting them in a 3ft tank with young discus Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  18. merlin

    Bolivian Rams Microgeophagus altispinosa

    Can you keep these in small groups of 4-6 individuals Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  19. merlin

    Apistogramma Id Guide to Young Fish

    Thanks Mike. Its quite interesting just watching them. Hopefully the ratio is not a problem and the sub dominate males dont get nailed. Do you confirm the picture above is a female. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
  20. merlin

    Looking for 2 female A. agassizi and a pair of macmasteri "red shoulder"

    Looking for 2 female A. agassizi and a pair of macmasteri "red shoulder"
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