Nanochromis vs Apistogramma

[TheFishDodo]

Just a quick question about Nanochromis and Apistogramma. Which one of the two is a more interactive genra of fish.

 

[tlindsey]

Just a quick question about Nanochromis and Apistogramma. Which one of the two is a more interactive genra of fish.

Tbh don't know anything about Nanochromis but I have a pair of Apistogramma and they are only interactive when guarding fry.

 

[TheFishDodo]

Tbh don't know anything about Nanochromis but I have a pair of Apistogramma and they are only interactive when guarding fry.

I was hearing that a lot about Apistos but I know very little about how Nanochromis behave and interact towards humans.

 

[darth pike]

I've only kept Nanochromis while working at the pet store thus far, but they seemed more skittish than their Pelvicachromis relatives.

 

[TheFishDodo]

I've only kept Nanochromis while working at the pet store thus far, but they seemed more skittish than their Pelvicachromis relatives.

I heard that about them but I am limited to a 20 gallon so I dont think I can fit a pair of Pelvicachromis.

 

[darth pike]

You can do a pair of the roloffi or subocellatus or silviae or taeniatus or kribensis (not actual kribs, which are pulcher). The roloffi, silviae and subocellatus are both quite a bit smaller than normal kribs. The taeniatus and kribensis are a little smaller and more mellow, a local breeder breeds them in 15 gallon tanks which is the same footprint as your 20 gallon.

 

[TheFishDodo]

You can do a pair of the roloffi or subocellatus or silviae or taeniatus or kribensis (not actual kribs, which are pulcher). The roloffi, silviae and subocellatus are both quite a bit smaller than normal kribs. The taeniatus and kribensis are a little smaller and more mellow, a local breeder breeds them in 15 gallon tanks which is the same footprint as your 20 gallon.

The taeniatus and the kribensis are both gorgeous fish definitely taken into consideration.