Cole Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Wanting to do a pair of apistos in my UNS 40C it’s a 16 gallon. 15.75x15.75x15.75 cube. Good amount of wood and rock to create a lot of hiding. Will have dwarf sag, crypts and red root floaters for the planting. Tank is cycled and currently no stock to it. Was thinking a pair of apistos, chili rasboras and Otos. What recommendations would you make for the pair? This will be my first time with apistos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLANANO Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Borelli is a small and relatively docile Apisto that has great colors. I'd recommend that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcarlson Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 I'm not super experienced with apistos, but that doesn't seem like a good footprint for them. Sometimes they need to get away from each other and even in a 20L or a 29 that can be tough to do. Though it probably depends on the pair. Additionally, if they spawn they might kill the tankmates (or female kill the male). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLANANO Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 (edited) On 12/27/2023 at 1:14 PM, jwcarlson said: I'm not super experienced with apistos, but that doesn't seem like a good footprint for them. Sometimes they need to get away from each other and even in a 20L or a 29 that can be tough to do. Though it probably depends on the pair. Additionally, if they spawn they might kill the tankmates (or female kill the male). That’s why I suggested the borelli. They stay pretty small. Like 2-3 inches max. While the tank is on the small end, I think a pair of borelli would do ok. They are also one of the better looking Apisto in my opinion. i wouldn't suggest any of the other species as some can get as large as 5-6inches and pretty girthy. Edited December 27, 2023 by NOLANANO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Yes I think if you are going the apisto route the borelii would be a good choice. I had a trio my self that I sent to @Guppysnail. Very nice colors and I would say one of the most docile of the apistos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 Okay looks like I’m on the search for a Borellii pair then! Was for sure looking for a very small pair since I know I don’t have a ton of room. But I did take hiding spots into consideration when scaping the tank. I also have a 20 long in the works for a different pair. And a 5 gallon to pull out any fry if that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLANANO Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 1:56 PM, Cole said: I did take hiding spots into consideration when scaping the tank. Any pics? I'm always curious about other people's scapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 1:36 PM, NOLANANO said: Any pics? I'm always curious about other people's scapes. Current hardscape. Made sure there are tunnels all through the rocks and wood. Adding a few crypts and a Java fern or two today along with red root floaters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLANANO Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 (edited) Thats looks great for a pair of Borelli. Imo the chili rasboras are a good idea but I am not sure about the Otos. There isn't a ton of real estate and putting a decent sized bottom dweller (for that size tank) with the Borelli might not be a good idea. 3-5 Amano shrimp might be a better option if you are just looking for a cleaning crew. Edited December 27, 2023 by NOLANANO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 2:02 PM, NOLANANO said: Thats looks great for a pair of Borelli. Imo the chili rasboras are a good idea but I am not sure about the Otos. There isn't a ton of real estate and putting a decent sized bottom dweller (for that size tank) with the Borelli might not be a good idea. 3-5 Amano shrimp might be a better option if you are just looking for a cleaning crew. That was my other thought was to go with the Amanos, do you think they will run the otos around too much? Hypothetically speaking would adding more wood help with that for the otos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLANANO Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 I would mainly be worried about everyone having their space. I had my pair of Borelli in a 75G where they had tons of space and hiding spots and they were pretty timid. I don't think either fish would be harmed, I just think the borelli would be more out going with space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 2:30 PM, NOLANANO said: I would mainly be worried about everyone having their space. I had my pair of Borelli in a 75G where they had tons of space and hiding spots and they were pretty timid. I don't think either fish would be harmed, I just think the borelli would be more out going with space. Makes total sense! Thanks for the input! Can’t wait to find some haha that’s gonna be the tougher part haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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