Paradise fish breeding?

[jokerls240]

Since I have a recently-vacated 28g bowfront, I'm hesitantly considering putting it back in service.

One thought, which just came to me, was to make a paradise breeder out of it.

With the blue & red striped species preferred, does anyone have any tips on water chemistry, filtration, and possible biotope suggestions/advice?

[angel]

They seem to live in and spawn in the same conditions as bettas, though possibly aren't as rough about it. You'd need to lower the water level to 6 inches for the most success, and not a lot of water movement. I think they're fine with a variety of ph and hardness conditions, but don't quote me on that one. Also, have a place you can separate the fish after they've spawned, and take the father out from the babies after they're free swimming.

[bunnie1978]

You know, if you're looking for something you can spawn and keep in one tank all together, a pair of Apistogramma Cacatuoides (or even a trio) maybe would be good for t hat size tank. They prefer soft/acidic water, but do fine and may even breed in tap water. Plus,they stay low, so you can also add a school of tetras or something to swim around in open water.

[jokerls240]

Well, I was wanting the paradise because I haven't seen any locally. Specifically the blue & reds.

But I've also considered making it a dwarf cichlid tank, or just getting rid of it in favor of a 90g. Small tanks like the 28 are harder to maintain for me.

There's also the fact that when I buy a house, moving 2 large tanks will be a task.

[bunnie1978]

When you buy a house, you'll have room for many many more. I wanted a 90g to replace my 75 as my large display, but it's so tall, I would have to get all the way inside to clean it!