I just picked up 11 D. Microlepis and for a hell of a deal too! I got them for less then $40! Thats right all eleven dats for less then $40!!
Anyhow they are doing great and its true that big dats dont eat smaller ones as my 8" and 6" Indos never even looked at them like they were food. Its not cause they are shy either cause the big dats slam any food I put in the tank instantly.
However, my 12" ornate bichir looked like he wanted to snack on them so Ive got them divided up in the tank till they grow a bit.
Check out these pics. I have several with 3 symmetrical bars that could be easily mistaken with D. Pulchers! Most are pretty stable as well.
Anyhow they are doing great and its true that big dats dont eat smaller ones as my 8" and 6" Indos never even looked at them like they were food. Its not cause they are shy either cause the big dats slam any food I put in the tank instantly.
However, my 12" ornate bichir looked like he wanted to snack on them so Ive got them divided up in the tank till they grow a bit.
Check out these pics. I have several with 3 symmetrical bars that could be easily mistaken with D. Pulchers! Most are pretty stable as well.