Apisto Compatibility - Shrimps Rummynose SAE

[duncanrc]

Hi Ive just added a pair of Apistogramma cacatuoides and a pair of Agassizi to my community tank and have concerns about compatibility after I found a dead rummynose hours after the additions.
Other tankmates include
(now) 5 x rummynose
german ram
SAE
3 x Silver Flying Fox
1 x SAE
5 x med large amano shrimp
5 x bamboo shrimp 3 small and two large
2 x kuhli loach
3 x hatchet
2 x large plecos

Tank is a heavily planted 35g

appreciate any advise and thanks in advance
Duncan

 

[Mike Wise]

You've probably maxed out your tank. I feel a 35 is much too small for 5(6?) dwarf cichlids of different species. Also, shrimp are part of the natural diet of apistos in the wild, if small enough to eat.