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    Happy Chinese New Year

    Things have been very quiet here for more than a brief period. NO doubt there is a number of issues influencing such outcomes. The rising cost of energy I suspect will be a major hurdle for us all...
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    zap a PM to Apistoguy - he's been breeding Orange...

    zap a PM to Apistoguy - he's been breeding Orange Flash cacatuoides.

    Hey Apistoguy, can you help out in this regard ? ? ?

    Hassles
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    The cacatuoides are probably the most common and...

    The cacatuoides are probably the most common and popular Apisto so I wouldn't imagine you'd have too much difficulty finding a pair. I'd freight you up a pair myself but I know breeders in NSW would...
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    If your 3x14x14 is very complexly arranged (eg:...

    If your 3x14x14 is very complexly arranged (eg: stuffed full) then you 'might' keep all the fish alive. Just remember that "most"Apistos are pretty easy to keep and breed, the difficulty lies with...
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    Gendering Orange-Flash

    Firstly - Wayne, nice to see all is still going well for you.

    As for your question yanke, I will be interested to see Apistoguy's response. I have bred many A.cacatuoides but the orange-flash are...
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    G'day Yanke the tank size you've mentioned in...

    G'day Yanke

    the tank size you've mentioned in your initial post "will do" for breeding purposes but "will not do" for long term housing of a single pair of Apistogramma cacatuoides. The...
  7. Thread: Moving

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    G'day Steph been a long time since any real...

    G'day Steph

    been a long time since any real activity was detected here. I hopw once you've moved that you'll re-establish at least a couple of tanks for your beloved Apistos. I fear however that...
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    Peppermint breeders gone still have half-dozen...

    Peppermint breeders gone

    still have half-dozen peps semi-mature & growing fast

    plenty marbled and orange spot bn

    cheers
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    Marbled Longfin colony gone.

    Marbled Longfin colony gone.

    FS Orange Spot BN $15 each 3.5cm (TL)
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    FS (Melb) BN Mature / Semi-Mature

    BN Mature / Semi-Mature

    FS - Peppermint bristlenose catfish 6 to 8CM (TL) $15 each
    Note: acurate gendering at this size not possible.

    FS - Peppermint bristlenose 'breeding pair' $180 (parents...
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    wood in your tank that is 'still leeching tannis'...

    wood in your tank that is 'still leeching tannis' will continue to affect water chemistry but your water changes will radically alter water chemistry. Blackwater extract or peat moss USED TO CHANGE...
  12. Thread: Kangaroo meat

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    Re: Kangaroo meat

    Na, but I reckon you 'ought to and post your report here 8-)
  13. Re: Urgent Help needed - AR620T powerhead for Aua One aquari

    For the benefit of those who may find themselves in a similar situation - purchase a cheap air-pump and an equally cheap corner filter. Place all your bio media into the corner filter (or box-filter)...
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    Re: EHIEM PEAT MOSS PELLETS

    If you want to lower your PH and water hardness and can't afford or don't wish to invest in an RO filter (about $300) you can purchase Blackwater Extract, which is expensive, or throw in a few...
  15. Thread: Mixed apisto's

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    Now if ya' gonna' start braggin', how about...

    Now if ya' gonna' start braggin', how about braggin' 'bout somethin' that ain't gonna make the rest of us jealous :wink:
  16. Thread: A.paucisquamis

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    Well Kristina, ya' ain't gonna' have ta' wait...

    Well Kristina, ya' ain't gonna' have ta' wait long - the fry emerged today :-))
  17. Thread: A.paucisquamis

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    No worries Kristina. Consider this - the fish...

    No worries Kristina. Consider this - the fish pictured above is about 50mm (2 inches) in length and already extremely handsome. I am not aware of this specie being available previously so I leapt at...
  18. Thread: Mixed apisto's

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    heh heh heh 8-)

    heh heh heh 8-)
  19. Thread: Mixed apisto's

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    I've seen mixed Apistos in an aquarium here in...

    I've seen mixed Apistos in an aquarium here in Melbourne, 3 species, cacatuoides, borelli and another I can't recall. The males weren't hard to distinquish except for the fact that they all looked...
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    A.paucisquamis

    things seem to be pretty quiet here and I've been busy. Too busy to mention all the spawns taking place let alone trying to gather photographical evidence but....I've made an effort to make a post...
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    Re: pots

    I always give my apistos lots of options and to this point I have never used pots. Rocks and driftwood with hollows etc are good and many of my fish have chosen to spawn in such places rather than...
  22. Thread: panduro/trifas

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    It is definiately possible to keep two Apisto...

    It is definiately possible to keep two Apisto varients together IF....

    IF the tank is large enough.

    IF the aquascaping is complex enough to provide 'reliable' shelter for all and any fish...
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    At Blackburn Aquarium

    At Blackburn Aquarium as of yesterday (February 21st)

    A.agassizi 'double red'
    A.borelli
    A.cacatuoides 'double red'
    A.cacatuoides 'sunburst'
    A.cacatuoides 'orange-flash'
    A.macmasteri
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    I was in Subscape (Richmond, Melbourne) this...

    I was in Subscape (Richmond, Melbourne) this afternoon and found myself resisting a lovely pair of A. viejita. They also had a trio of A. panduro
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    Just be mindful - Apistogramma often suck their...

    Just be mindful - Apistogramma often suck their young into their mouths only to spit them back out where they 'ought to be. In this way the parents often relocate wayward fry. Obviously if you...
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