ID this Doradidae, Leptodoras sp ?

amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 14 Oct 2005, 15:13

Hi guys,

Is this a Leptodoras acipenserinus or Leptodoras juruensis.

pic here
http://forums.waterwolves.com/index.php?showtopic=92971

care to share some light abt the diet ? (i was told by the LFS that they feed it with frozen shrimp & algae food)

thanks

ben

Post by **Silurus** » 14 Oct 2005, 15:48

Leptodoras juruensis

amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 14 Oct 2005, 16:02

that's what i thought - based on pic to pic ID with the cat-elog, but the species size doesn't seems to match.

my specimen is currently abt 6 inches but the cat-elog data shows otherwise.

any advise ?

ben

Post by **Silurus** » 14 Oct 2005, 16:05

There is a typo in the Cat-eLog. The max size should read 29 cm (not 2.9 cm).

I think these should be kept as with other Leptodoras. Fine sand substrate, strong to moderate current.

amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 14 Oct 2005, 16:15

Thanks for the clarification.

read somewhere that this species is found in "deep water". so what's the implication in term of aquarium setup or any special characteristics of such species ?

ben

Post by **Silurus** » 14 Oct 2005, 16:39

The deeper sections of a river tend to have cooler water, and usually have a stronger current. It will also be very dark most of the time, of course.

amiidae · Post by **amiidae** » 14 Oct 2005, 16:45

Make lots of sense.

Thanks Silurus

Your quick respond & knowledge have never cease to amaze me

cheers !!

ben