Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis breeding

[Zacktraum]

Hey folks, is there a max harem size for Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis in a 20 gal? All of the articles I can find seem to be from the 90s, so it's hard to get reliable info. They all say 8 gallons is good for a pair or trio, but I'm dubious. I guess they are a bit boring looking, so I'm not surprised at the lack of info, but my lfs is flush with females right now.

Also, as I have a good amount of spare space in other tanks, how many females can cohabitate in a sorority? 

[Fish Folk]

On 11/20/2021 at 9:31 PM, Zacktraum said:

Hey folks, is there a max harem size for Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis in a 20 gal? All of the articles I can find seem to be from the 90s, so it's hard to get reliable info. They all say 8 gallons is good for a pair or trio, but I'm dubious. I guess they are a bit boring looking, so I'm not surprised at the lack of info, but my lfs is flush with females right now.

Also, as I have a good amount of spare space in other tanks, how many females can cohabitate in a sorority? 

Awesome! You can probably try 1 male to 2 females. Have you bred Apistos before? Here’s a nice article from GCCA. 

[Zacktraum]

I've got a pair of agassizii and a pair of Macmasteri that are showing breeding colors and dancing for each other, but no fry just yet. I think the agassizii at least might be a bit too young. I'll check out that article though! 

[Brandon p]

My trio has been in this tank 10 gal for about 4 months they are always in a cave. I have a clay pot with hole drilled, a the round cave from aquarium co-op and tossed a plant waterer the ones people use for pleco caves. Should I take one out. Also agesize mating can’t happen. The male looks full grown

[Zacktraum]

Not sure if you meant to post this as a reply to my thread or to start another one.