otolith
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I recently got a group of 6 Neurergus crocatus from Jennewt. Since there aren't a lot of pictures of them on the board I figured I'd share some and get feedback on my set up. I did a lot of research on the genus in general and crocatus specifically before diving in. After looking at photos of their habitat in the wild and other's tanks I decided to try and replicate a slow section of a stream.
Their tank is a 20 gallon long, a small current is provided by a submersible fluval filter. The light is a Marineland LED strip light. The majority of the bottom is covered with stacked slate tiles with a small patch of sand about a half centimeter deep in the front left. Hides were made with flat river rocks and a piece of moss covered root wood. Water depth is maybe 10", temperature is at 66F and will get down to the low 50s in the winter.
I have been feeding them frozen bloodworms and pieces of small earthworms. They are great feeders and very active. They have quickly become one of my favorites to watch as they navigate the current and crawl amongst the rocks. I am new to Neurergus so any feedback about my approach to their care is much appreciated.
Their tank is a 20 gallon long, a small current is provided by a submersible fluval filter. The light is a Marineland LED strip light. The majority of the bottom is covered with stacked slate tiles with a small patch of sand about a half centimeter deep in the front left. Hides were made with flat river rocks and a piece of moss covered root wood. Water depth is maybe 10", temperature is at 66F and will get down to the low 50s in the winter.
I have been feeding them frozen bloodworms and pieces of small earthworms. They are great feeders and very active. They have quickly become one of my favorites to watch as they navigate the current and crawl amongst the rocks. I am new to Neurergus so any feedback about my approach to their care is much appreciated.
