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Mixed catfish community

Posted: 04 Nov 2006, 00:42
by chris 1
I have recently set up a 4 foot, 180L tank containing African & S. American catfish. At present it holds 6 small Corydora sterbai, 1 Pimelodus pictus, 6 Eutropiellus buffei & a pr of Platies. All fish were acclimatised to london water by the local dealer and all appear to be thriving.
Decoration is bogwood and java fern as well as a few anubias.
Filtration ia an Eheim 2324 and i have a large airstone to increase water movement.
I was wondering if i should get another pictus as the one i have spends a lot of time swimming with the buffei.
All fish were chosen for their peaceful disposition and its working at the moment. Would another pictus upset the balence?
I would be grateful for any views on an addition or the mix i already have.
Thanks
Chris

Posted: 04 Nov 2006, 00:53
by Silurus
You might want to think about getting more than one more pictus. This is a schooling species more comfortable in a group.

Posted: 04 Nov 2006, 01:12
by chris 1
Thanks Silurus, but would my tank support more than 1 as i thought i was already near to max. stocking level