HI! Another generic introduction post!

[keeno]

Hi everyone!

I currently have an empty cycled 10 gallon (soon to be home to a trio of apistos.)

Would Apistograma rupunini have any issues in a tank that small?

 

[Gillie]

A 10 is going to be too small for a trio long term, even just for temporary holding you will probably have to cram it with caves and plants. You may want to look into a 20 long which I would say is minimum for a trio and your fish will be more comfortable.

 

[Mike Wise]

I have to agree with Phil. Male A. rupununi easily grow over 3"/75mm SL. Females are rather territorial. A 10 is just too small for a trio. If you are an experienced cichlid keeper, however, you should be able to keep a pair in a heavily planted tank if you keep an eye out for aggression.

 

[keeno]

Hmmm.

Well, time to keep looking...

I would get a 20 but *glares at parents* I'm not really in a position to get another tank right now.

I'm guessing that steindachneri and hongsloi would also get too big?

 

[Gillie]

The steindacheri definitely will not work the get about 4 inches. You will really only be able to get away with a pair of fish in a 10. Something smaller like borellii might better suit your needs.

 

[keeno]

Yeah, that's what I thought...

Well, borelli it is then!