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ID this Doradidae, Leptodoras sp ?
Posted: 14 Oct 2005, 15:13
by amiidae
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
Posted: 14 Oct 2005, 15:48
by Silurus
Leptodoras juruensis
Posted: 14 Oct 2005, 16:02
by amiidae
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
Posted: 14 Oct 2005, 16:05
by Silurus
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.
Posted: 14 Oct 2005, 16:15
by amiidae
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
Posted: 14 Oct 2005, 16:39
by Silurus
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.
Posted: 14 Oct 2005, 16:45
by amiidae
Make lots of sense.
Thanks Silurus
Your quick respond & knowledge have never cease to amaze me
cheers !!
ben