Apistogramma Eremnopyge

[Ayazad]

I have a trio of strawberry apistogramma. Each female has laid eggs several times. Each time, the females produced only 2-4 fry. To achieve the best results, I tried to adjust the water parameters. The pH was 4.8-6.3, and the ppm range was 30-70. The result is always the same: 2-4 fry per female, no more. What am I doing wrong?

Ps. After a few days, all the fry disappeared, I think the female ate them.

 

[Mike Wise]

Hard to say without knowing more about the aquarium. BTW what are you feeding the fry?

 

[Ayazad]

Hard to say without knowing more about the aquarium. BTW what are you feeding the fry?

Artemia nauplii. Aquarium 50L.

 

[MacZ]

Aquarium 50L.

I think he would appreciate a picture of the whole tank.

Also: 50 Liters? And you have both females in there?

 

[Mike Wise]

Water values would be helpful, too. Location can be important. A. eremnopyge is known to be rather shy and sensitive to disturbance.

 

[MacZ]

Water values would be helpful, too.

See the first post for that: not the complete parameters though.

 

[Ayazad]

I think he would appreciate a picture of the whole tank.

Also: 50 Liters? And you have both females in there?

That's right, two females in a 50-liter tank. No problems, they live peacefully. Of course, I plan to separate them.