I'm thinking of getting one.I've read they top out between 4" and 6".I was wondering if anyone could tell me about temperment and lighting since they stay at the top.Also, do they need floating plants.
African Butterfly
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Floating plants are very good thing to have. These guys are just as good at jumping as hatchets, so a tight lid is a must. No smaller fish should be kept with these, they are carnivores, and is an osteoglossiform. Crickets are a great staple for food for these guys, as well as krill/plankton, small pan worms, and bloodworms.
They have been known to be quite picky feeders at first, and some people have trouble getting them to feed, so i'd ask if they are feeding and what on when you buy them. Floating plants are good, as long as it doesnt take up the whole of the surface area. Anything that can fit in their mouth will be eaten, especially if they are mid-top water water fish. And yes they max about 10cm
ive got one and i love it..........i fed him moths till winter, when they dissapered, now he gets omega one flakes...........
he is ussualy just sittin in one place in the day, but when i turn on the moonlights he comes out lookin for food
u cant have any holes in the lod, mine jumped thru a tiny one, in the middle of the night, luckily that woke me up and i was able to find him just in time........
i recomend them, i like um, id have 4 if mine didnt kill ne ohters i tried to add........
he is ussualy just sittin in one place in the day, but when i turn on the moonlights he comes out lookin for food
u cant have any holes in the lod, mine jumped thru a tiny one, in the middle of the night, luckily that woke me up and i was able to find him just in time........
i recomend them, i like um, id have 4 if mine didnt kill ne ohters i tried to add........
If you have a hard time getting them to eat try small live crickets, also leave open areas between clumps of plants, anchored long clumps of elodea work as well. Once established they often breed.davo;648083;648083 said:
Howdy,
You can keep a pair in your 45 gal. They eat anything that floats. Avoid surface currents and provide some floating plants or plants that reach the surface (Vallisneria). A piece of cork bark is also great
HarleyK
You can keep a pair in your 45 gal. They eat anything that floats. Avoid surface currents and provide some floating plants or plants that reach the surface (Vallisneria). A piece of cork bark is also great
HarleyK
Thanks for all the great info!I think I'm gonna try to locate some and start getting my tank ready.I've got quite a bit of surface current and gaps in my cover.I'll also need some floating plants.I think I'll silicone some(plastic) into some vertical standing driftwood that I have already in the tank.Thanks again!