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fleecemist wrote: ↑Sat Jun 14, 2025 7:22 pm What's your male-to-female ratio? Too many males can cause stress. Ideally, you'd have one male with two or three females in a tank that size.

Good point. Also, watch for aggression. If the male's too pushy, the female might not be ready. Sometimes separating them for a bit can help.

Breeding Apistos can be tricky. Your params sound good, but have you tried lowering the pH to around 6.0? They often need softer, more acidic water to trigger spawning. Also, live foods like brine shrimp or blackworms can help condition them.

What's the size of your Australian elegance in inches? I'd say once a week feeding should be more than enough.

Really excited to see how this all comes together, looks like it's gonna be awesome.