Paul_Obermiller Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I am buying some apistogramma trifasciata and apistogramma bitaeniata rio tigre red brick. Does anyone have any advice for keeping these. I have done my research but I was wondering if anyone else had kept these. The trifaciata is an f1 I don't know about the bitaeniata. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliAqua Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I have had a male and female apistogramma and they were a pretty hardy fish. They like to have a cave to go to. Mine laid eggs, and the fish carry the brood in their mouth. They are a very nice fish to add to your tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thank you Ali! What kind were they? Were they just triple reds or orange flash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorsalfin Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hi Paul, I have a pair of Baenschi and Borellii's and a couple mystery wild types. Pretty easy to care for just provide lots of cover either plants or hardscape and find some nice caves. I use coconut caves which has worked well for me and have had success with females laying eggs in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Thank you @dorsalfin. I love the Inka's but I couldn't find a pair. I do have a coconut cave and both of my tanks are heavily planted. There is a website that has like all the varieties of apistogrammas. When I remember it I let you know to help you figure out what your mystery types are. Edited February 2, 2021 by Paul_Obermiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardeepTheLondoner Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Apistogramma in general have pretty similar care requirements. Like others said, that cave you have will greatly encourage them to spawn and will also provide a nice shelter away, should they want it. If you’re interested in breeding them and you’d like to raise the fry, once the eggs are laid make it so that only the female is big enough to fit in the cave. This should increase your numbers. Also, chuck them some bloodworms at night. They love them and will happily gorge as a treat if you give them some after hours, more of the bloodworms should reach the bottom this way. Good luck, and pictures please! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 My red brick pair will be a species only tank so there will no be competition. I think I'll just let the trifasciata hang out in my 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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