Is it okay to mix different species of Apistogrammas?

[kaitlyn19]

I already have 3 different species of apistogrammas in my 80 gallon community tank, as well as a few different types of rams. Its a pretty heavily planted tank with lots of caves and hiding places. Is it okay to have a bunch of different species or apistogrammas or is it better to just stick with 1 or 2 different species and just get more of them? I am wondering cause our 80 gallon is slowly turning into a dwarf cichlid tank cause we are now breeding them (in a different tank) and they are housed here if not breeding or just for our enjoyment. Thanks all

 

[Mike Wise]

In a large tank, mixing is a bit safer than in a smaller tank. Still, it's better to keep together species from different species-groups, with different body shapes and fins. Personally, I keep all my species separate, but that's just me.