I didn't say pair, but single male. You know me well enough to know I wouldn't recommend a pair of anything for a community.
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Which dwarf cichlid pair for a 13 gallon?
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Do you know anything about this fish - or the domestic sold in europe. THe original male I had was green and really quite large close to 3 inch with tall body - but most of the ones I've tried aquiring since that one have been blue and 1/2 the size after 18 months. The only thing i know is most of the domestic ones (wild haven't been availalbe for a long time) come from cz but the first one i had was hobby bred with unknown origin for the parents.I didn't say pair, but single male. You know me well enough to know I wouldn't recommend a pair of anything for a community.
The other thing is the original one i had was really quite clever and a fast learner as his environment changed over the years but the ones since him ahve been as stupid as a rock.
Which fish? Is there a picture missing?
Nannacara anomala
Hi,
I have a male A. borellii in a 15 gallon currently, which has a 16x15 inch footprint (41x39 cm), and he's doing very well. Granted, he is a little on the small side even for a borellii, but I would not put him in anything smaller. His parents were in a tank with a 24x12 inch footprint (60x30 cm), and I would not put a pair in a tank this small again. At first the male chased the female around a bit, but once brood was involved, it was the other way around. Though not as agressive as other Apistogrammas, I believe my female stressed the male out enough that it got sick and ended up passing away.
Which Rasboras are you planning on adding to the tank ? Though I'm not personnally a fan of mixing geographic locations, if their needs are similar, why not I guess.
I was initially thinking of adding some "dither" fish to my 15 gallon, as I have one surviving Hyphessobrycon amandae, but the square dimensions aren't really ideal for this. It will be more feasible in a rectangular tank. No matter the species, I would not add less than 10 individuals, as these types of fish live in big groups in nature.
I have a male A. borellii in a 15 gallon currently, which has a 16x15 inch footprint (41x39 cm), and he's doing very well. Granted, he is a little on the small side even for a borellii, but I would not put him in anything smaller. His parents were in a tank with a 24x12 inch footprint (60x30 cm), and I would not put a pair in a tank this small again. At first the male chased the female around a bit, but once brood was involved, it was the other way around. Though not as agressive as other Apistogrammas, I believe my female stressed the male out enough that it got sick and ended up passing away.
Which Rasboras are you planning on adding to the tank ? Though I'm not personnally a fan of mixing geographic locations, if their needs are similar, why not I guess.
I was initially thinking of adding some "dither" fish to my 15 gallon, as I have one surviving Hyphessobrycon amandae, but the square dimensions aren't really ideal for this. It will be more feasible in a rectangular tank. No matter the species, I would not add less than 10 individuals, as these types of fish live in big groups in nature.
Seen this happening directly with A. hongsloi, A. ortegai, A. trifasciata, A. agassizii and A. bitaeniata. Reports include A. cacatuoides, A. elizabethae, A. borellii and at least 5 other species. Interestingly I've ONLY seen this in Apistogramma, but never in species of the A. nijsseni-complex.
I always have kind of a "meh"-feeling when mixing continents, but this will work out, just as with small tetras.
What would be a same-continent small shoaling fish that likes the top third of the tank? I’m happy to change my plans!
I’ve chosen!
I’ll start a new thread with the exact (correct) details of my tank, water etc. I’m not going to be ready for him for a few weeks so can still change in response to advice. I just wanted to thank you all!
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I’ll start a new thread with the exact (correct) details of my tank, water etc. I’m not going to be ready for him for a few weeks so can still change in response to advice. I just wanted to thank you all!
If you get a large green male he will be a predator and you will need a decent size tetra which might be difficult in a small aquarium. However some pygmy cory might work. Mine tend to buz around mid to upper level esp if there are plants at the top.
Oh - I wanted about 10+ rasboras espei with him - is he going to predate them?
Considering the sale sizes of Nannacara, I think this is a none-issue in most cases.
Those will take any cichlid trying to eat them with them because of the fin spikes.
Hello,
If you like Rasbora espei, then there really is nothing preventing you from getting them (apart from personnal preference) as water parameters should be similar to the Nanacara. I've never owned Nanacara, so don't know about the predation part.
South American alternatives to T. espei include Hyphessobrycon amandae, Paracheirodon simulans, Hyphessobrycon elachys, Nanostomus marginatus, etc.
If you like Rasbora espei, then there really is nothing preventing you from getting them (apart from personnal preference) as water parameters should be similar to the Nanacara. I've never owned Nanacara, so don't know about the predation part.
South American alternatives to T. espei include Hyphessobrycon amandae, Paracheirodon simulans, Hyphessobrycon elachys, Nanostomus marginatus, etc.
Hello! Thank you, and I’m going for the nanostomus!
Indeed, nothing against it, but the tank size is limiting a lot.
I've never owned them, but I've had a soft spot for them for a while. They are a beautiful fish imo, and are very peaceful apparently.
Yes, agreed. Though the T. espei would have been ok in this tank I would think. With a tank this size, you have to focus on microfish, as more popular ones like P. innesi or axelrodi would be too big.
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Hello! And stocking advice, please :)
Hello! I have been receiving some excellent advice from this forum and am thus far with my plans for a November set-up: Tank (note no lid, 60x35x35cm): https://eheim.com/en_GB/aquatics/aquariums/tanks/cleartank/cleartank-73 Showfish will be: 1 x male Nannacara anomala Other inhabitants will...
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Hhaha, thanks for the link ! But I did find it, right after posting my previous reply ^^@Yoannikko
Hello! And stocking advice, please :)
Hello! I have been receiving some excellent advice from this forum and am thus far with my plans for a November set-up: Tank (note no lid, 60x35x35cm): https://eheim.com/en_GB/aquatics/aquariums/tanks/cleartank/cleartank-73 Showfish will be: 1 x male Nannacara anomala Other inhabitants will...
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I see the final stocking decision has been made, and it's a good one imho
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martin_c wrote on illumnae's profile.
Hi,
just in case you happen to live in Germany (or Netherlands): I have a wildcaught female A. psammophila, you could have it for free. I have no use for it anymore.
BR
Martin
just in case you happen to live in Germany (or Netherlands): I have a wildcaught female A. psammophila, you could have it for free. I have no use for it anymore.
BR
Martin