Hi all, thanks for for having me here and thanks in advance for the advice!
Im returning to the hobby after a decade and i've picked up a Lido 200 (70cm length, 55cm depth, 60cm height), and I'm really taken with setting it up for Apistos, due to the height of the tank I feel from the research I've done already i should be safe with some dithers? (hatchetfish,pencils... Maybe tetras and otos). Tank will be low tech, well planted and plenty of hardscape.
What would be the recommended start point for me? My LFS has a good selection, agasazzi, Macmasteri, borelli, cockatoo etc. (I've read a bit about maybe avoiding the overly refined and inbred commercial varieties, but which are these please?)
With these varieties and 4ft square footprint, would a pair be best, or harem... Or single male, maybe two males if that's even possible with the right hardscaping???
I'm keen to lean into setting it up for Apistos with plenty of leaf litter etc. and welcome any input.
Im returning to the hobby after a decade and i've picked up a Lido 200 (70cm length, 55cm depth, 60cm height), and I'm really taken with setting it up for Apistos, due to the height of the tank I feel from the research I've done already i should be safe with some dithers? (hatchetfish,pencils... Maybe tetras and otos). Tank will be low tech, well planted and plenty of hardscape.
What would be the recommended start point for me? My LFS has a good selection, agasazzi, Macmasteri, borelli, cockatoo etc. (I've read a bit about maybe avoiding the overly refined and inbred commercial varieties, but which are these please?)
With these varieties and 4ft square footprint, would a pair be best, or harem... Or single male, maybe two males if that's even possible with the right hardscaping???
I'm keen to lean into setting it up for Apistos with plenty of leaf litter etc. and welcome any input.
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