hints on breeding, A viejita

[Richy Duggan]

Hi, I've got a really lovely pair of Apisto viejita, just wondering has anyone got any tips on breeding them please.

Thanks

R

 

[Mike Wise]

Dollars to donuts, your A. viejita are a domestic strain of A. macmasteri. This species is quite adaptable to water values so long as they are not too extreme. They will even breed in moderately hard (10 dKH) and neutral-to-slightly-alkaline water. Of course, moderately soft, slightly acid water is better. A tank of suitable size & decor, regular water changes, and quality feeding that includes live foods is all that is needed - other than a male and female pair of course.

 

[Richy Duggan]

Thanks for the info, regarding tank size what would you recommend, plus would you put other fish in with them or leave them on their own ?

 

[Mike Wise]

Minimum bottom area 24x12"/60x30cm; large would be better. You can add a couple of suitable dither fish, but other than them just the breeders.