apistogramma cacatuoids

Question
QUESTION: Hi,
  i wanted to know how big a tank would i need for a pair of cockatoo cichlids/apistogramma cacatuoids?

ANSWER: Hi Brendon,
  You could breed a pair of Apistogramma cacutoides in a 10 gallon tank, although a 15 gallon would be better.  

-- Ron C.
  rcoleman@cichlidresearch.com
  Cichlid Research Home Page <http://cichlidresearch.com>


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QUESTION: How about if i wanted a harem so like 1 male and 2 females?

And if i had a harem will they bother my two bristlenoses?

Answer
Hi Brendon,
  In that case I would go to a 15 or a 20 gallon long tank.

Any cichlid is going to bother catfish to some extent, particularly if the catfish do not have sufficient hiding places.  

-- Ron C.
  rcoleman@cichlidresearch.com
  Cichlid Research Home Page <http://cichlidresearch.com>