xenacanth9's Fish of the Day

[xenacanth9]

DAY 130
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/white-tamandua-knifefish-orthosternarchus-tamandua/

Mueller’s White Knifefish
Orthosternarchus tamandua

Size: 2’
pH: 6.0.-7.0
Tank size: 220G/Individual
Country of origin: Brazil, Peru [Full range info insufficient]
Diet: Live foods
Temperament: Peaceful, though shy and delicate. Possibly predatory
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Seems like we’re on sort of a South American kick, huh? This’ll be the last one for a little bit… I promise. Anyway, Orthosternarchus tamandua is a bizarre, deep-water knifefish found mostly in dark environments from around 20-30’ deep. These fish are delicate, open water swimmers, and therefore need a considerably large aquarium. Despite not hailing from caves, they have evolved a cave-like appearance over time, due to their habitat.

 

[The Masked Shadow]

Perhaps do some Africans or US Natives?

 

[1 2many]

DAY 130
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/white-tamandua-knifefish-orthosternarchus-tamandua/

Mueller’s White Knifefish
Orthosternarchus tamandua

Size: 2’
pH: 6.0.-7.0
Tank size: 220G/Individual
Country of origin: Brazil, Peru [Full range info insufficient]
Diet: Live foods
Temperament: Peaceful, though shy and delicate. Possibly predatory
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Seems like we’re on sort of a South American kick, huh? This’ll be the last one for a little bit… I promise. Anyway, Orthosternarchus tamandua is a bizarre, deep-water knifefish found mostly in dark environments from around 20-30’ deep. These fish are delicate, open water swimmers, and therefore need a considerably large aquarium. Despite not hailing from caves, they have evolved a cave-like appearance over time, due to their habitat.

When it’s time to do South Americans again, I recommend Cichla and Crenicichla. There are numerous species available

 

[1 2many]

Perhaps do some Africans or US Natives?

Agree. I’ve been looking for more Synodontis

 

[xenacanth9]

I apologize for any issues in the next couple of days! My main computer that I usually use is getting fixed, and I’m using mobile ATM. It sucks!!

 

[xenacanth9]

Also I appreciate the suggestions

 

[The Masked Shadow]

I apologize for any issues in the next couple of days! My main computer that I usually use is getting fixed, and I’m using mobile ATM. It sucks!!

Take a break if you need too!

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 131
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/paralaubuca-harmandi/

NO COMMON NAME
Paralaubuca harmandi

Size: 6”
pH: 7.0.-7.5
Tank size: 75G/1 small group
Country of origin: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Peaceful for the most part, but may outcompete some smaller fish. Best kept with larger tankmates.
Temperature: 75-80° F

Description

Paralaubuca harmandi is a rather unique fish in the aquarium trade. Why? Because almost nobody outside of their natural range keeps, utilizes, or even knows about them. They don’t even have a common name. Now, to be fair, I have improvised some names for other fish that lack common names, though, for this one, I came up empty-handed. Though very little is known about their care, I can tell you that they are a fairly large, robust, and sturdy cyprinid that likely makes an excellent dither.

 

[xenacanth9]

Take a break if you need too!

I appreciate the support. Just know that I don’t feel any obligation or remorse for this thread

 

[xenacanth9]

DAY 132
https://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/product/gymnochanda-filamentosa/

Filament Glassfish
Gymnochandra filamentosa

Size: 1”
pH: 4.0-6.0
Tank size: 10G/1 small group
Country of origin: Malaysia, Indonesia
Diet: Live foods, may tolerate frozen and even dry over time
Temperament: Peaceful, delicate
Temperature: 70-80° F
sg: 1.000-1.005

Description

Gymnochandra filamentosa is a delicate fish belonging to the large, though relatively overlooked glassfish family. This fish will usually be found in soft, calm blackwater streams, either freshwater or mildly brackish. They are rather delicate and frail, and are best suited to a group of ten or more fish per tank.