Although I have never kept them (nor any apisto species), I've always liked the looks of apistogramma panduro.
http://www.dwarfcichlid.com/Apistogramma_panduro.php
Dear Mr. Fish Keeper:
We would like more plants and stuff in the front. There are not enough hidey places in this tank and we will be unhappy.
Sincerely,
Mr and Mrs. Apisto
apistogramma hongsloi
or these
apistogramma borellii
Dear Mr. Fish Keeper:
We would like more plants and stuff in the front. There are not enough hidey places in this tank and we will be unhappy.
Sincerely,
Mr and Mrs. Apisto
this is where my apisto pair lives
Having a lot of caves and pots is a nice start. You could throw in some dried Oak tree or Almond tree leaves. It might not look as good as a planted tank but Oak tree leaves are free and it replicates their natural environment.
Not sure where you live but Tropical Lagoon in Silver Spring has A.cacatuoides and double red A. agassizii. You could also check with one of our new club sponsors Batfish Aquatics he has several species listed.