Tank Talk Magazine September 2010 | Page 35

35 Clown Pleco/L104 - Panaque maccus Rarely seen in shops, fairly expensive. TopAz © 2010 Size/Length: 10-12cm Aquarium: A wood-eating fish, the tank should be decorated with several different types of driftwood. These fish really like to have something to chew on. Water chemistry: pH 6– 7.8, 0 –10dH, 24-27°C Social behaviour: Peaceful Recommended tank mates: Peaceful soft –water species, Danios, tetras, Killifish FOOD: Wood (bogwood), Commercially available flake and pellet foods, spirulina or algae wafers. Emerald dwarf rasbora - microrasbora erythromicron Hard to obtain, moderately difficult to breed. Size/Length: 2.5 -3cm Aquarium: Minimum of 55L, The tank should be well forum.roslinyakwariowe planted. Water chemistry: pH 7.4, 10dH, 25°C Social behaviour: Schooling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more Recommended tank mates: Does best in a species specific tank FOOD High quality tropical flake, live or frozen foods, such as bloodworm or brine shrimp. Celestial Pearl Danio - Danio margaritatus Hard to obtain, moderately difficult to breed. 2.bp.blogspot.com Size/Length: 2.5 -3cm Aquarium: Minimum of 55L, The tank should be well planted. Water chemistry: pH 7.4, 10dH, 25°C Social behaviour: Schooling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more Recommended tank mates: Does best in a species specific tank FOOD High quality tropical flake, live or frozen foods, such as bloodworm or brine shrimp.