Pair of Apisto in a 25L?

[andye1985]

Hi i have a 40cm long 25L aquarium would a pair of Apisto's be ok in this size, it is heavily planted.

Kind Regards Andrew

 

[Ben Rhau]

For long term keeping, 80 liters (20 gallons long, not high) is recommended. Some experts will put pairs in as small as 40 liters temporarily for breeding, but not for long term keeping.

25 liters is just far too small for apistos. Nano fish or inverts would be good for this size.

 

[KenL]

40 cm is 16 inches. What apisto species are you planning?

 

[anewbie]

6 gallon - too small.

 

[MacZ]

For long term keeping, 80 liters (20 gallons long, not high) is recommended. Some experts will put pairs in as small as 40 liters temporarily for breeding, but not for long term keeping.

25 liters is just far too small for apistos. Nano fish or inverts would be good for this size.

I agree. 25 Liters is too small. and even experts use 60cm long 54 Liters

 

[andye1985]

ok thank you i will just make it a shrimp tank.

 

[Mike Wise]

The only species that I have ever kept that would be suitable would be A. wapisana. It is small (<4cm/1.5"), unspectacular (ugly) in color and finnage, but interesting breeding behavior.

 

[Gamegurl]

Or everyone's favorite...a Betta

 

[MacZ]

Or everyone's favorite...a Betta

yuck...

 

[Hellfishguy]

Badis badis would work. I kept and bred them in a 5 gallon. They’re very cichlid-like.

 

[Ben Rhau]

yuck...

I’ve kept a wild betta imbellis in a 5g, not a bad choice IMO.

 

[MacZ]

Kneejerk reaction, because I don't like the classic domestic B. splendens.
I'd rather go Badis or Parosphromenus

 

[anewbie]

There are some interesting blackwater gourami that are quite small.

 

[MacZ]

There are some interesting blackwater gourami that are quite small.

See Parosphromenus = Licorice gourami