Info on Chaetostoma L-148

bernt · Post by **bernt** » 10 Mar 2003, 12:22

Does anyone have information about this nice fellow? I found two in my lfs, and Iâ??m thinking about buying them. In this link http://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/2002-02.htm it is written that it needs lots of current, but do they need that if I donâ??t intend to breed them? The same link suggest that theyâ??re not a Chaetostoma, but Sophiancistrus ucayalensis. Does anyone know if this right?

Post by **Silurus** » 10 Mar 2003, 12:34

I think the confusion with the L numbers means that L146-148 are now numbers not assigned to Chaetostoma species (but to Sophiancistrus).
THe fish in the CoTM is L187a, and I currently have one that's doing very well. A strong current is not entirely necessary (my tank does not have a particularly strong current), but I would say cooler water temperatures are a must.

bernt · Post by **bernt** » 11 Mar 2003, 13:47

So then they are Sophiancistrus?
I bought the two guys, and they are so nice!

Post by **Silurus** » 11 Mar 2003, 13:53

Are your fish like those in the CoTM? If they are, they are L187a Chaetostoma.
This is what Sophiancistrus looks like (this is L146, couldn't find a pic of L148):

Thomas W · Post by **Thomas W** » 11 Mar 2003, 16:15

ive got a L-148. Its very active at night. The fish reacts if you look it into his eyes. And Ph should be around 6,5. And 25 celsius

Greeting TW Loricariidae Freak

Berger · Post by **Berger** » 11 Mar 2003, 19:11

I have one of these as well. I was wondering what they eat. I don't have any algae but I've tried feeding him tablets, and fresh veggies but I don't think he's touched them. blood worms and shrip pellets have also been offered. I don't think he looks starved but the last two days he has come out to the corner that my chair is at and it looks like he wants some food.....

anywhoo any help?
Berger

bernt · Post by **bernt** » 12 Mar 2003, 10:42

I've just checked with the Cat-eLog, and my fish are similar to the pictures of L-187a. Is 5â?

Post by **Silurus** » 12 Mar 2003, 12:25

[quote]Is 5â?

bernt · Post by **bernt** » 12 Mar 2003, 14:13

Yes, I have seen that interesting post.
Thanks for your help.