New 60 Gallon/Apistogramma community

[Fishyking]

I have kept apistos before in 30 gallons. I am now setting up a new 60 gallon but I have been thinking about making it into some sort of south African tank. 1 angelfish, a school of southern tetras, and three pairs of apsitos. The water parameters all match up and I think if it's heavily planted it will be alright. Yett a school of cory doesn't seem like a bad idea I know some people don't like apistos and corys so any opinions? I have tried it but in a 30 gallon and just 1 apisto.

 

[MacZ]

south African tank

South American

Yett a school of cory doesn't seem like a bad idea I know some people don't like apistos and corys so any opinions? I have tried it but in a 30 gallon and just 1 apisto.

If you stick to just one Apisto this might work out in this tank size. A second male may lead to territorial behaviour, at which point the same thing might happen as with a pair of apistos breeding.

What are the planned tank's footprint dimensions? If it's more than 150cmx40cm there are more options.

 

[Fishyking]

South American**
121.9 x 33 x 50.8 are the dimensions. Ok, so no corys but I have had more males than just one and everything was ok except for some lit chasing. Would you really not recommend 3 pairs with a couple of tetras and an angle? if not maybe just two pairs? feel like three would be ok.

 

[MacZ]

Rather a harem of one male and 2-3 females. Depending on the species, of course.

 

[Fishyking]

I mean this seems like the safer bet. 1 male 3 female, a school or two of tetras, and an angle, no corys tho ok. thanks

 

[MacZ]

Just be careful structuring the tank. separate 3 territories for the females, the male will likely roam free.

 

[Fishyking]

like three coconuts or three the apisto caves on aqurium co-op?
the link for the caves.

Apistogramma Cave | Fish Breeding Cave for Dwarf Cichlids and More

This small, terracotta cave is perfect for Apistogrammas, Kribensis, kuhli loaches, shrimp, small pleco catfish, and more. Measures 2" wide by 1" tall.

www.aquariumcoop.com

one for each female maybe?

 

[MacZ]

Put them all in, just in case they are picky.

 

[Fishyking]

sounds like the plan.
thanks

 

[MacZ]

You're welcome.