Chiloglanis pretoriae setup and tankmates
Posted: 10 Dec 2018, 14:30
Hello all
I have setup a 900 mm X 300 mm X 380 mm aquarium for 4 . I have not sexed them yet as they are still relatively small.
The substrate is smooth gravel mixed with kids play sand and cover features comprise of petrified wood, cobbles, pebbles and mopani drfitwood.
Temperature ranges between 24C - 25C, conductivity between 400 - 500 microSiemens/cm and pH is generally 7.0.
I have not filled the tank to the top as the powerhead creates a higher velocity with the lowered level and I enjoy the water falling from the HOB filter (appears akin to a plunge pool below a rapid).
Photos of some of the specimens are below.
I currently have a single Enteromius paludinosus in the aquarium as well which I actually brought home by accident in one of my sampling buckets!
I am querying what would be suitable tankmates for them in the tank?
Will any of the Chaetostoma or Ancistrus species be suitable? In addition, one of the LFS that I frequent has some, what appear to be, .
I assume there will be territory issues and I am unsure if the setup is congruent with habitat characteristics that Sturisomatichthys prefer. Nevertheless, I would like to hear other members experience/perspective.
I have setup a 900 mm X 300 mm X 380 mm aquarium for 4 . I have not sexed them yet as they are still relatively small.
The substrate is smooth gravel mixed with kids play sand and cover features comprise of petrified wood, cobbles, pebbles and mopani drfitwood.
Temperature ranges between 24C - 25C, conductivity between 400 - 500 microSiemens/cm and pH is generally 7.0.
I have not filled the tank to the top as the powerhead creates a higher velocity with the lowered level and I enjoy the water falling from the HOB filter (appears akin to a plunge pool below a rapid).
Photos of some of the specimens are below.
I currently have a single Enteromius paludinosus in the aquarium as well which I actually brought home by accident in one of my sampling buckets!
I am querying what would be suitable tankmates for them in the tank?
Will any of the Chaetostoma or Ancistrus species be suitable? In addition, one of the LFS that I frequent has some, what appear to be, .
I assume there will be territory issues and I am unsure if the setup is congruent with habitat characteristics that Sturisomatichthys prefer. Nevertheless, I would like to hear other members experience/perspective.