Beginners fish

[Exasperatus2002]

Hi, I'm an experienced aquarist but new to Apisto's. What would be a few species to consider cutting my teeth on?

 

[krudolph]

Cacatuoides are supposed to be the easiest as their care is not as demanding as others. Good luck!

 

[aquaticclarity]

A. borellii is another good starter species. They don't get very large so they can be kept in a smaller tank if need be. But in a larger tank they are very easy to keep and often breed.

 

[Mike Wise]

Both of the above, plus A. cf. alacrina (Rotpunkt). For an experienced aquarium hobbyist there are many whitewater species that would work quite well, too.

 

[gerald]

... and A. macmasteri, easy to breed and readily available (although it's usually sold under the INCORRECT name "viejita").
Another one that's commonly available in fish shops is the "Steel-blue Apisto" (probably a domestic form or hybrid of A. caetei) BUT your chances of finding a female are about .01%, so I would avoid that one unless you see a bright yellow sure-fire female in the store.