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Profile:Apistogramma nijsseni
Field:hardness
Status:Approved
Votes:7
Submitter:sirbooks
Reason:Though in nature they are found in very soft water, they can be kept in moderately hard water with no difficulty.
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Votes
MemberVoteWeight
NatalieApprove2
mattyboombattyApprove2
sirbooksNeutral0
mrwizerdApprove2
zachf92Approve1
Total: 7
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sirbooksThough in nature they are found in very soft water, they can be kept in moderately hard water with no difficulty.
Post InfoPosted 16-Jun-2006 18:55Profile MSN PM Edit Report 
sirbooksQuotes from "American Cichlids 1: Dwarf Cichlids" by Dr. Wolfgang Staeck and Horst Linke:

(referring to A. nijsseni)
"It was established that soft acidic water is recommendable although no problems were observed in moderately hard slightly alkaline water."

and

(regarding breeding)
"Remarkable is however that it was also successful in moderately hard, slightly alkaline water from the tap."
Post InfoPosted 20-Jun-2006 20:10Profile MSN PM Edit Report 
mrwizerd
EditedEdited by mrwizerd
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Mine are currently thriving in moderatly hard water, I am just now starting to lower the hardness for the soft water cichlids in my tank. Good call!
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