Camnp97
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Is anyone on here working with Potamotyphlus Kaupii that has had breeding success?
About 5 months ago, I acquired 6 six specimens from a fish stores website. Assume WC from Peru where the fish order came from.
Several of them had minor scrapes, which I think is from being collected in eel/minnow traps, and healed quickly.
They have really adjusted well and seem to be growing fast. They were definitely not full size when received, perhaps older juvenile.
I am keeping them right at 80 f. with sponge filter, and moderate flow. Weekly water change of 50%. They have been fantastic eaters, mostly I have fed them chopped nightcrawlers, about 3 times a week. All pellets have been ignored. I find this species to be much more chill than Typhlonectes Natans. They are not nearly as messy or destructive to the setup, and in my case seem more robust. They are very active at night, and quite gross yet captivating to look at. If anyone is or has worked with these who has any tips on care, diet, or stimulating reproduction, I would be interested in learning from you, and I'm sure others would like to read the thread. Thanks!
About 5 months ago, I acquired 6 six specimens from a fish stores website. Assume WC from Peru where the fish order came from.
Several of them had minor scrapes, which I think is from being collected in eel/minnow traps, and healed quickly.
They have really adjusted well and seem to be growing fast. They were definitely not full size when received, perhaps older juvenile.
I am keeping them right at 80 f. with sponge filter, and moderate flow. Weekly water change of 50%. They have been fantastic eaters, mostly I have fed them chopped nightcrawlers, about 3 times a week. All pellets have been ignored. I find this species to be much more chill than Typhlonectes Natans. They are not nearly as messy or destructive to the setup, and in my case seem more robust. They are very active at night, and quite gross yet captivating to look at. If anyone is or has worked with these who has any tips on care, diet, or stimulating reproduction, I would be interested in learning from you, and I'm sure others would like to read the thread. Thanks!