Appistogramma caccatoides, aggazzi, maccasteri

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Hi I am new comer to forum and a lover of appistogramma.
I am also only new to the fish lover world.

I have had my tank for 18mths now and after the common "learn as you go" have lost a few fish.
I am ready to get more serious with appistogramma now.
Does any one elase have problems when buying fish. I recently purchased some aggazzi and rummys and some or one of them were carrying disease which near wiped out all my fish.
Because I have to ship to buy it is difficult to check the condition before they leave the seller.

Any pointers on the keeping of these delightful creatures would be helpful
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[DiscusEden]

Hello & welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy your time here with us!

A lot of us have quarantine tanks that we use before putting our fish in with the others. I've laerned from experience myself - well, most of the time.

There are some members on here with a lot of experience with apistos & I'm sure they'd be happy to answer any questions you have.

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Thanks discuseden,
Have had contact already with appisto lovers.
Great help.

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[Robdog]

Welcome aboard Dee.

When the best apisto's come in they normally fall into the hands of a handfull of people. Th0mas is one of them, Noddy65, Gingerbeer and Rod are some others.
Wait til these guys eventually breed them (which they always will) and then grab fry off them.

That should apply the pressure nicely :twisted:

Good luck with your apisto addiction. You'll need it!!