I'll be getting in two syn.angelicus this week via Fedex. Any advice on caring for this speicies? I also have two GN plecos. The fish will be housed in a 90 gal. Thanks!New Syn. Angelicus
New Syn. Angelicus
I'll be getting in two syn.angelicus this week via Fedex. Any advice on caring for this speicies? I also have two GN plecos. The fish will be housed in a 90 gal. Thanks!Hi Caribou
S. angelicus can be really snotty with each other. As long as you have lots of hiding places like logs and caves, they should be able to pick out their own little territory and be alright. I've kept 3 in a 70 gallon tank with no murder and not too much mayhem, although they did chase each other around whenever one spied another. They will eat almost anything (flake, pellet, frozen foods) and will also graze on any algae that grows in the tank. Pretty fish, but not real active during the day. Very hardy and not very picky about water parameters although I wouldn't recommend soft, acidic water.
Jeri
S. angelicus can be really snotty with each other. As long as you have lots of hiding places like logs and caves, they should be able to pick out their own little territory and be alright. I've kept 3 in a 70 gallon tank with no murder and not too much mayhem, although they did chase each other around whenever one spied another. They will eat almost anything (flake, pellet, frozen foods) and will also graze on any algae that grows in the tank. Pretty fish, but not real active during the day. Very hardy and not very picky about water parameters although I wouldn't recommend soft, acidic water.
Jeri
Well, I have some hollow driftwood, but I might need to add some rocks for caves. I'm starting up a new 90 and when that has cycled and settled in, I'll probably move them there. Thanks for the reply, I'm new to this site, its great. BTW, I'm glad to hear that they like algae, I have a lot of work for them LOL.