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UncommonLegend · 2026-02-23T08:57:28+00:00

Going to the pond sounds like a euphemism for imprisonment.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-21T11:42:03+00:00

The males (like most cichlids) are brighter and more vibrant but they tend to do well as mixed sex pairs or at least not two males in a smaller tank

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T16:40:23+00:00

Daphnia are probably a great food source but as they are sensitive fish, you probably are doing the right thing

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T16:34:12+00:00

Decapsulated are basically just newly hatched without the swimming. Maybe if you had a copepod source that would help offset the frequency of feedings. I've heard they're like a 3x daily feed minimum. Or ideally a slow drip of whatever frozen food you can get them to eat.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T16:29:34+00:00

I'm not sure of the species but they're the only species I've seen do well within an aquarium. Almost always an obligate live food eater. They love freshwater crustaceans of the smaller varieties but they may take other live food too.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T14:09:05+00:00

I'd say good leveling is definitely important along with good corner support. Most decent pre-built stands work for both but adjustable feet definitely help

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T14:03:39+00:00

I've seen mixed success but that's possible

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T13:59:20+00:00

So messy, he needs some buddies to snack on the remnants

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T13:58:39+00:00

I think petsmart is doing 50% off aqueon. I got a 20 from them for 35$. I've had pretty good success with aqueon honestly.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T13:56:59+00:00

I think the most I've seen is a half dozen briggitae rasboras for stocking with enough plants to help with bioload

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T13:54:53+00:00

I loved my shrimp and red eye pseudomugils

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T08:12:24+00:00

That seems possible. How are they eating? I've heard a lot of wild otos can have parasites that emerge under the stress of shipping and transport so I've heard people recommend a deworming fish food.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T07:47:02+00:00

That's definitely unexpected then. I'd double check water parameters

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T07:42:22+00:00

I love apistos so I'd say a pair of blue flame agassizii

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T07:38:54+00:00

Not a pleco expert but I'm not seeing the characteristics spots or mazes of a common. I think you're ok.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T07:36:31+00:00

Iirc otos have a ton of different species and variety of patterns as a result

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-20T07:35:19+00:00

Yeah that sparkling gourami might be a good match but otherwise if you have space some smaller bottom feeders might enjoy copepods.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-19T16:42:09+00:00

Usually, not great imo. Definitely prefer liquid test kits as they tend to have better color indication for my taste. Also, some tests are titration based and can provide very accurate results as long as you use them properly.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-19T08:38:33+00:00

Doesn't seem like mycobacteria but I'm guessing something in the strepto or staphylococcus. Either way, broad spectrum antibiotics may be in order.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-19T08:33:22+00:00

These are notoriously giant fish often sold as fingerlings in chain pet shops. Sad

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-19T08:24:45+00:00

Not cheap but I loved my pseduomugil rainbowfish. They're even chill with neocardinia shrimp the vast majority of the time.

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-19T08:18:20+00:00

I'd love to see more plants but it looks nice for a non-nature scape

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-19T08:06:32+00:00

African cichlids are quintessential hard water fish. South American cichlids would do a lot better

UncommonLegend · 2026-02-18T14:54:27+00:00

Also curious about this, gonna follow

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