#Apistogramma

[thebiotope]

i need to actually put in job applications instead of doing whatever this is.

[underthehedge]

I still need to re-home the Apistogramma macmasteri pair to make room for the A. gephyra that are arriving next week but I'll be honest they've definitely grown on me. They're fascinating to watch and they're a lot prettier in person than I expected, just look at this handsome lad.

I cannot get good photos though, despite how still he is sitting in that video, every single photo I try to take looks like this the moment I finally get the camera focused:

[fish-daily]

How about one of them apistogramma please? Thank you. I love your drawings. Do you have other animal blogs?

fish 161 - apistogramma

and to answer your question, nope! this is the only animal-related blog i run, but if you're interested in my other works, my main art blog is @electrozilla!

[glassboxdiaries]

Apistogramma are renowned for their stunning appearance and vibrant colors. Their bodies are often adorned with a blend of bright hues and detailed patterns, creating a captivating visual display. These small cichlids are not only visually striking but also display intriguing behaviors that keep aquarists engaged. Their active lifestyle and territorial displays add excitement to the tank. The unique beauty of Apistogramma makes them a cherished addition to any aquarium.

[sunfish-exotics]

apisto borellii stickerrrr

[rabidseraphim]

look at my little fishies!!!

[cyprinella]

Apistogramma baenshi trio by Yakov Oksman

[tjerra14]

poor confused wasp tried to rest for a second on the fish tank only to get viciously attacked by Ser Chonk who knows no fear and glass walls, only hubris

[dinagothsdress]

i'm in my fish enjoyer era

[subbyp]

Goemon can be so zippy when he tucks in his trailing forefins and his dorsal frill and just fuckign GOES

conversely, he can deploy those fins to come to a screeching halt

and every time he does it I think of the way Darryl says “pump th’ brakes” in the cold open of Letterkenny s1e1

[ya-killin-me-smalls]

sometimes I name my fish cool shit like Prometheus or Bravo and other times I name them shit like TJ or Derrick

[thebiotope]

[underthehedge]

This morning has been disappointing. I've finally got the money to stock my fish tank that's been sitting, cycled, but devoid of fish for the last 18 months, last week I got some cardinal tetras to go in it because I'm doing an upper Negro biotope type thing. They seem to be doing well, and though cardinals aren't my favourite fish, they've brought my a lot of joy.

But they were really just a prelude to the main event: ordered 11 days ago but arriving this morning was a pair of Apistogramma gephyra, perfect for the system I'm trying to replicate, gorgeous and small. I have been chewing the walls for the last week waiting for them to arrive, even though I knew it was going to be today. Just look at this photo from the seller's website!

Opened the box, pulled out the first bag ready to stare lovingly at my new fish and...why are their tails like that? I mean, apistos famously change colour a lot but the tail is square, and orange-red.

Shite pic I know but it is what it is.

They've sent me a pair of A. macmasteri "red" by accident. A fine fish I'm sure, clearly a lot of people like them, and they're the same price so it's not like the sellers are trying to rip me off. Tbh they're by far a more popular fish than gephyra.

Unfortunately I personally don't care for macmasteri, but beyond that they're from the Rio Meta, a whitewater river, while my tank is distinctly blackwater (conductivity of "lol no", pH somewhere south of 5.0, it's basically just slightly grubby RO). And apistos are noted to be territorial with not just their own species, but others in the genus so I can't just get some gephyra too now without having to send those back, which...shipping fish is a pain and not one I'm set up for. I'll see what the seller says but suffice to say I'm disappointed, went from giddy with excitement to dejected in seconds.

[caesarsaladinn]

ok, so I’m collecting killifish eggs now. they’ll hatch in four-six weeks, which takes us almost to March. they’ll be mature enough to sex/sell by… June, maybe? And if I’m getting four eggs/day times three species times, idk, two weeks… that’s 150-200 baby fish I’ll have to put somewhere. jesus.

I’m gonna have to do a lot of paring down by then.

[glassboxdiaries]

Apistogramma are prized for their stunning colors and intricate fin patterns. Each fish is a masterpiece, with a blend of bright hues and detailed designs that make them a focal point in any aquarium. Their active behavior and interesting interactions provide endless entertainment. Watching them explore their environment and engage in social behaviors is a joy. The unique beauty of Apistogramma adds a vibrant and dynamic element to any tank.

[prettyinaccurate]

mmmmmmm............... drawing fish

(in order: asian arowana, apistogramma macmasteri, black spotted topminnow, juvenile madagascar rainbowfish, alaskan silver coho salmon)