What apistos and how many?

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JackDempsey72

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Hi I'd like to put some apistos in a 20 gallon tank. What apistos could I have and how many. I know the tank is 60cm( haven't got I yet ). Also the apistos I really like are cockatoo apisto, Blue Apistogramma
 
There is a site dedicated to apistos and other dwarf cichlids, aptly called apistogramma.com that will give you photos and detailed info about many available.
There are cool water Apistos from southern S America that don't need heaters, and can handle varied water chemistry as well as soft, warm water types, all to fit your particular conditions.
 
There is a site dedicated to apistos and other dwarf cichlids, aptly called apistogramma.com that will give you photos and detailed info about many available.
There are cool water Apistos from southern S America that don't need heaters, and can handle varied water chemistry as well as soft, warm water types, all to fit your particular conditions.

thanks it looks like a really good site
 
If this would work as stocking.
1 cockatoo apisto
1 blue apisto
1 triple red apisto
all female. Also how do you sex them and tlindsey why can you only have 1 male
 
Only one male in a tank of your size due to aggression. Keep m/f of the same species to avoid cross breeding undesireable hybrids. 1m/2-3f & some small tetras and you're good to go.
 
Only one male in a tank of your size due to aggression. Keep m/f of the same species to avoid cross breeding undesireable hybrids. 1m/2-3f & some small tetras and you're good to go.

yeah i understand now. So do you think the I choose would work? Also would I be able to put any more fish in like some dithers
 
yeah i understand now. So do you think the I choose would work? Also would I be able to put any more fish in like some dithers

Small tetra would work, avoid tetra such as Buenos Aires, neon or cardinal would really look great, also cory catfish.:)
 
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