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They're probably the easiest Apistogramma on the market. We used to get them here in South Africa, but they were labeled as A. borelli. Sadly.
Easy to breed, but in my experience the males do not like any competition with other males. They can be quite vicious towards one another.
Had a look at pics of mendezi and paucisquamis and they are similar, but not the same. These fish don't have high dorsal fins. They don't have extensions. There is a slight red lining on the top of the dorsal. I don't know. It's bugging the hell out of me.
Also, there are sleeper males, and...
Bugger... I'm the only person in the country who has this species, so what the heck am I going to do with 8 males?? It's so bloody frustrating.
However, in saying that, I have 4 fish in one tank. The only one the dominant male doesn't chase around is the fish in the second pic. So maybe, just...
Hi folks
These were sold to me as A. bitaeniata. They came from Europe on a group import to South Africa late last year.
Are these female bitaeniata?? Please help?
Sean
Hey guys, I just need some advice real quick.
I have a trio of A. Viejita in a 100 liter tank. Standard 3 foot. I had a pair originally, but the female attacks the male at any opportunity she gets. She really is aggressive towards all the fish in the tank, not just the males. I recently added...
Hey guys.
Have been snooping on the forum for a while now and remembered that I registered last year. I am in South Africa and I have recently bought 4 Borellis and 1 male Cacatuoides. Getting 2 girls for him on the weekend.
Bearing in mind that I live in South Africa, these fish are...