How many apistogramma should be kept together?

It’s best to keep more than one Apistogramma in the tank. More females are preferred, as males tend to show signs of aggression. Common options are to keep bonded pairs together or do a harem grouping with multiple females to one male.

Is apistogramma a beginner fish?

New Member. Cacatuoides is probably the easiest for most beginners…a few others though not in any particular order and partly based on availability and how “domesticated” they are in the hobby. I had really good luck with my first apisto which was steindachneri.

Can apistogramma be kept with other apistogramma?

They already live together in nature. If you plan to breed your apistos, I definitely don’t recommend 2 different species/tank. It is not for fear of cross-breeding, but for the problems it often causes that leads to lower survival rates of the young.

Can I keep multiple Apistogramma together?

Yes multiple males should be ok or multiple females same same. I have tried Rams and Apistos in my 33 and they were ok but the Rams were more aggressive which surprised me.

How big of a tank do Apistogramma need?

about 20 gallons
Facts About the Apistogramma They do require a tank of about 20 gallons or larger. They’re best for a neutral pH water and don’t really require a low pH. The water should be between 72 and 86 degrees. They do prefer planted groupings in the tank, too.

How many Apistogramma are in a 29 gallon?

Member. My advice for a 29g would be 1 male and 2 females, 3 if heavily planted.

Can you keep a single apistogramma?

New Member. That is just fine. I keep some of my males in solo tanks until I am ready to try breeding them with a female. The only disadvantage I can see is that they are really fun to watch when there is a female in the tank.

Does Apistogramma eat algae?

New Member. I always have a few SAE’s around and I only buy small ones and trade them back when they get big, they are at their best at eating algae at the 1.5-2″ range, when they get to 3″ or so I trade them.

Can Apistogramma be kept in community tank?

Apistos are a wonderful choice for a community tank. They’ll live on the bottom of the tank, so they’ll do well with any species that doesn’t take up the valuable ‘floor space’ down there. These Apistos appreciate having that territory to claim all their own.