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AQUA ONE HORIZON 65 - suitable for apistos?

fyrefish

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Hi everyone,
I have been looking for a suitable tank to upgrade my apistos for a while now, but I am having a hard time finding suitable options. I was mainly looking at second hand tanks, but I cannot seem to find any decent ones that are still available. I have recently been looking at new tanks, because they are obviously a lot easier to come by. One that has caught my attention in the Aqua One Horizon 65. I like this because it comes with the stand, filter, heater and light all in a package deal, which is very appealing to me. I have been told that 65 is enough for a pair of apistos, but what concerns me is the shape of the tank. It isn't super tall, but a longer and shallower tank would suit apistos better in my opinion. It also isn't very expensive for all of the equipment it has. However, I would be very open to suggestions for commercially available tanks that would be better for my apistos. (I live in Australia.) Preferably one that comes with a stand, because I don't really have any sturdy furniture available.
Thanks in advance.
 

MacZ

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It's 60x30x35 cm, right?

Then it's ok for a (pair) breeding tank (provided you have a second tank for separation if needed) or a small biotope community with a single Apisto male. That's all you can do with that tank size.

The dimensions are all that's necessary to know. The footprint is always decisive. Height is optional, and most dwarf cichlids do not use the full high of the tank anyway.

Standard dimensions (almost globally with slight variations):
60x30x35 (standard "60 liter")
60x30x45 (85 liter aka 20 gallon tall)
80x35x40 (standard 112 liter)
100x40x40 (standard 160 liter)
 

fyrefish

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Thanks for the help! However, I have just come across a second hand Aqua One Horizon 130L, which is cheaper and larger than the new one. I am probably going to get one of these instead, they're 3ft. Would one of these be better for apistos? Would It also leave room for extra stocking other than the apistos? (I was recommended otocinclus or corydoras, but I'm not sure if they go well with apistos)
 

hengeli

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In my opinion- get the newer tank as its suitable for a pair of apistogramma, you get the assurance of a new tank(no leaks!) and when they are ready to breed, the smaller tank is easier to fish out the male after he has fertilised the eggs too.
 

MacZ

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Would It also leave room for extra stocking other than the apistos? (I was recommended otocinclus or corydoras, but I'm not sure if they go well with apistos)
Question: Do you want to breed or do you want a community/biotope tank?

If you want to breed: Take the smaller tank, be prepared to separate them and keep no other fish with them.

If community/Biotope: Get a 130 liter (but new! Second hand is only ok if you get it from somebody you trust and after a well inspection of the sealing.)

Corydoras are okay with a single Apisto, as soon as the cichlids start to breed the combination ends up in Corydoras loosing their eyes and the Apistos (especially the female) being stressed to death.

Otocinclus are a problem in themselves. Short version: Feeding specialists, arrive in our home tanks almost starved to death and not used to artificial foods, also often have really tenacious parasites. Definitely a case for a well established, sizable tank. Otherwise you can expect loss rates of 50-100% within the first 3 months.

If you don't want to breed and keep Apistos in a bigger tank, here's an example stocking.
1 Apistogramma (m), group (depending on tanksize 10-20+) of small to medium tetras or pencilfish, handful of smaller loricarid catfish. Done.
 

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