apistogramma and water flow

[walt]

Hello everyone new to keeping apistogramma, I have a group of panduros. I always read apistogramma doesn't like water flow. I have a filter with adjustable flow rate. When I turn up the flow a little they seem to love it,does high flow inhibit breeding was wondering if that is reason for keeping flow low. Thanks walt

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Hello everyone new to keeping apistogramma, I have a group of panduros. I always read apistogramma doesn't like water flow. I have a filter with adjustable flow rate. When I turn up the flow a little they seem to love it,does high flow inhibit breeding was wondering if that is reason for keeping flow low. Thanks walt

I think flow is fine in tanks with plenty of structure and plants to create calmer areas. I usually put the caves (mainly 1/2 coconuts) in quieter areas amongst the plants and leaf litter.

cheers Darrel

 

[rr16]

Out of interest, how big is your tank and how big is the group of A. panduro? How old are they and how are they getting along?

 

[walt]

Tank is 20 long I have 3males 2'females fish r wild caught also 6 cardinal tetras fish r young female s younger than males thanks walt

 

[rr16]

How are they getting along? They can get quite aggressive towards each other, particularly when spawning. May not be an issue until they are older.
I forget, is a 20 long a 4ft/120cm tank? Would be interesting to see how they get on as it's probably big enough for two pairs of A. panduro with plenty of hiding spaces.

 

[walt]

20 long is 30 inches and they get along fine have 3 coconut shells set up in tank thanks again walt