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Apistogramas died
- Thread starter nijat11
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nijat11
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There are no rams anymore, the black one probably black neon tetra
Oh sorry, it was the picture you posted earlier in the thread. Not from the photos you posted today.
nijat11
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I had:
German Blue Ram
apistogramma cacatuoides
Bolivian ram
Apistogramma macmasteri
All of them died, can't understand why.
All other fishes are fine, the current stock:
Angels, denison barbs, some small l numbers, rummy nose tetra, cardinal tetra, columbian tetra, black neon tetra, corydoras sterbai, corydoras panda, ancistrus, otos, amano shrimps, nerite snails,.
They could just be poor quality stock. Rams are notoriously difficult and need warm soft water to thrive. Apistos from the far east are also often of poor quality and can fade away quite quickly.
However, Bolivian rams are normally quite hardy so the death of those has thrown me a bit. Unfortunately without any photos of the dwarf cichlids prior to their deaths it’ll be hard to work out what killed them. Thankfully, all your other stock looks really healthy and in great condition.
However, Bolivian rams are normally quite hardy so the death of those has thrown me a bit. Unfortunately without any photos of the dwarf cichlids prior to their deaths it’ll be hard to work out what killed them. Thankfully, all your other stock looks really healthy and in great condition.
nijat11
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Those german and bolivian rams lived in aquarium at least for 6 months. Temprature is 24 degrees.
They start to die when I started to dose EI.
_Maq_
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None of these species suit for keeping with other fish. They're best kept separately in pairs. They don't enjoy company, that is stressful for them, and can be a source of contagion which more hardy species can handle but not dwarf cichlids. Meticulous cleanliness is essential, and that too is difficult with a tank full of various fishes.
They prefer/require low mineralization and low organic content. E.I. is incompatible with such demands.
I wouldn’t exactly call 6 months a long life, 24 degrees is fine for Bolivians but far too cold for German rams long term.
I would agree that softer water is better for these fish, Especially the German rams. However, these are all species which are far removed from their wild counter parts. I have successfully bred apistogramma cacutoides in London tap water which is liquid rock. Even though E.I levels of minerals are far from ideal I can’t imagine it would kill most of the species listed here.
nijat11
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Which of those specisies can live in 24 degree?
