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Hi there.

Can anyone help me ID these guys, really crappy pics, but they don´t want to have their picture taken..
They are bought as Sturisoma Aureum, but I think they are not. I´m leaning more towards L010a...?

I think they are a Lamontichthys. have a look at and the others.

Yeah, that might be it! Thanks! Any idea what walue they have compared to sturisoma aureum? Cant find anything usefull about them..

They tend to cost more but they aren't mega expensive. What are you wanting to know?

Was thinking about food, water temp, tank setup, breeding... Well, anything any keeper of these should know..

Hi,

Lamontichthys spp. are by far more sensitive compared to Sturisoma spp.
However, I don't have any own experience with this species.

Usually the imported specimen are not in a good shape and they are best kept alone as they easily starve otherwise.
I've heard that yoghurt is a good starter food.

Water should be rather warm (26-28 °C) and with a good current and very clean, pH around neutral.
They do not tolerate bad water conditions, breeding is possible but a real challenge and even more raising the fry seems to be very difficult.

Cheers,

Thanks for the info!

Here are some other pics..

Hi,

definitely Lamontichthys stibaros, looking good .

Cheers,

Thanks!!

Any easy way to tell if male/female?

Hi,

adult males have odontodes on the pectoral fins.

Cheers,

Ok, thanks again!