advise on breeding dwarf cichlids

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Key to breeding: a male and a female :D

Key #2: Soft, acidic water

Key #3: Live and/or frozen foods.

Key #4: High temp. (84F)

If you give the a clay flowerpot they will likely breed in that. They'll also breed in substrate pits and on flat stones that they uncover.
 
A pH of 6.0-6.5 is works.
 
Apistos are easy to sex. Look for one with a few long dorsal fin rays at the front of the dorsal. Females will be duller with smaller fins and shorter dorsal rays. Google some pics.
 
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