Nanobagrus immaculatus

[Yann]

Hi!!

I have the possibility to obtain some

Nanobagrus immaculatus

but before making up my mind for them I am searching some info on the best way to keep them as I have no idea

Basically would like to know, what parameters best fit them, (ph, T°, tank size, current or not)
Also would like some info on their behaviour... do the tend to live in group/schoal
What to feed?
What would be the ideal set up, rocky with little or no plants? sand, heavily planted!!
Plus tips for sexing and possible breeding behaviour
Any info is welcome
Cheers
All the best
Yann

[Silurus]

I have been keeping a small group for quite some time before an unwise decision to dump some unquarantined Indian Pseudolaguvia into the tank resulted in the their untimely demise, along with three species of Akysis and an undescribed Pseudomystus species that were sharing the tank with it (a situation not helped by my attention being diverted by the birth of my daughter).

Despite being found in blackwater areas, the group I had adapted readily to a more neutral setup with a sandy substrate and a moderate current (although they spent a lot of time hiding amongst the vegetation and driftwood in the tank). Feeding was quite easy, as they readily took live and frozen food (chironomids, tubificids, cladocerans, Artemia). At some point, I might even have gotten some of them gravid.

In my experience with this species and N. stellatus, Nanobagrus are best kept as a small group (where they would form a loose aggregation). I would also suggest you provide stands of dense vegetation in the tank, as they seem to enjoy hiding in them. Otherwise, I see no special requirements.

[Yann]

Hi HH!!

Thanks a lot for your informations... it helps!!
Another question, would you think it could be possible to house them along with

Hyalobagrus flavus

?
Seems like the sort of require the same kind of set up...

Is Nanobagrus immaculatus a rather common species...it is the very first time I see this fish...and wonder if another species could eventually be found under that name??!!

Cheers
Yann

[Silurus]

I don't see any problem housing them with H. flavus.

This species has only become available commercially very recently, due to recent efforts to market fish caught from Kalimantan Tengah. AFAIK, they are not likely to be confused with anything else (except possibly

Nanobagrus stellatus

).

[Yann]

Hi HH!!

Thanks a lot for the informations!!
I ll give the fish a go then!!
Think a group of 5 should be good enough??
Cheers
Yann

[Yann]

Hi!!

One more question!!!
Any tips on how to sex them?? beside having a female gravid, any external feature??
Cheers
Yann

[Silurus]

Like all bagrids, males should have an elongate genital papilla.

Five also sounds about right (I had something like that number in my tank).

[Yann]

Hi HH!!!

Once again thanks again for all the informations!!
Very helpfull as usual!!
I ll keep you update!!
Cheers
Yann