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YES! Agreed, very stunning close up of a very beautiful fish.
What a great shot; captured on a great camera! WOW!
I can actually see the gill filaments (lamellae) behind the rows of gill arches inside the fish's throat...
I'm not really sure of the age of the fish. They were, however, sent to me as a pair.
The fish in question (fish#2) is aproximately 1.25 inches long. The more colorful, dominant male is just a tad larger, maybe 1.5 inches (excluding fin extentions.)
Here is a photo of fish#2 with more...
Well, I know this question is brought up often, so sorry to bother again. Although, I think I know the answer (mostly); just want some extra feedback. Thanks in advance!
Question One:
What do you think? Is my less colorful fish male or female?
O.F.fish2a by faithfulgardener, on Flickr...
Since the OP (original poster) is in the USA - Illinois; his 20L refers to a 20 gallon long tank: 30 inches long by 12 inches deep and 12 in high. This tank has a longer foot print than the standard 20 gallon high tank at 24" x 12" x 16".
( Quite a bit bigger than 20 liters.:))
Z400...
I was at the Ohio Cichlid Extravaganza last year, it's not that long of a haul for me. You are right the bulk of the cichlids are hard water types. Although there were also plenty of catfish, esp. cories & plecos.
Dwarf cichlids were very few, just a couple bags of A. cacatuoides. But...
I mail-ordered mine from Buckeye Field Supply. Their prices were very reasonable, and I had several referals from members @ The Planted Tank Forums.
Their "Premium Series" come with the popular accessories installed, like a back flush, pressure gauge and temperature strip; yet still beat...
Just to answer the first question: NO, I would not just "dump" any strong chemicals right into the tank. I 'd first mix a concentrated solution in a jar w/ some tank water, then add just a small portion. Allow it to mix well, and test the water before adding more. And repeat if needed...
Thank you for posting this link.
I spent a delightful Sunday morning - stuck in my house due to the 22" snowstorm - visiting exotic tropical habitats from the "Expeditions" pages.
http://www.aquapress-bleher.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=3&Itemid=40
Saw so many...
Hello Jay!
Welcome to the Apistogramma Forum! Your tanks are very beautiful, as well as your photos. I also love planted tanks, and this is how I too was lead into the fascinating world of the dwarf cichlids.
I agree w/ Peterk, though, of all these species, the A. baenschi will...
Congrats on the new Apistogrammas and their first spawning.
You're right in that the Rummy Nose tetra will predate on the fry. They are very skilled at picking them off. Even a very expert Mom will have little luck pass a few days time.
If you really want to raise these fry you could...
Although I'm still a novice. Only keeping 6 - 7 Apistogramma species so far, (and 4 other dwarf cichlids). I have found the A. baenschi to be the most highly aggressive. (Laetacara dorsigera are also amazingly aggressive - contrary to many written reports.)
I'm on my fourth go round with a...
One of my favorite species of Apistogramma; they are just so beautiful! IMHO However, the A. baenschi are by far the meanest, most aggresive species I've worked with. The females especially will go on wild rampages. I've also seen this species jointly work as a bonded pair to relentlessly...
As we Yanks like to say: "Bingo!!!" Or, "Ditto & x 2!"
I really do love the plants, and I love the fish too. So this is exactly how I have divided my tanks.
My four largest tanks are my display tanks. Where a variety of plants displayed to make a great picture is the goal. I use...
Sorry to hear you're having such trouble.
I'm going to go "out on a limb here" and say: I don't think your LFS knows what they are talking about. I have some 12+ tanks . . . and I would rate them all as heavily planted. If your planted tank is doing well and growing tons of new leaves this...
Bump! "Inquiring minds really want to know.":confused: Perhaps I gave too much story in my ????s
First, are black ventral fins a firm diagnostic for females on A. baenschi? - Using a ruler, my fish are 1.25 inches in size now. They've about doubled in the last six weeks.
Second, at...
Is it just me? Or is this species: Apistogramma baenschi, known to have rotten M/F ratios???
While the beautiful allure of these particular males are one of the first species to capture my attention and get me interested in keeping Apistogrammas in the first place; I'm about ready to give...
When I want to add a new fish into a tank which houses cichlids with established territories, I take out the old fish first. Then re-arrange the tank decor. Once the tank has been re-scaped then I add all the fish back in at the same time. This puts them all on an even playing field.
Chris, I just tried to PM you about getting your A. trifasciata Guapore. However your mailbox is full.
Perhaps I'll try your regular E-mail.
Hope to hear from you.
Kate P.