Leaf Fish

[LeafFish02]

I have seen both leaf fish species Polycentrus schomburgki and [FONT=Arial, Helvetica][FONT=arial,verdana,helvetica] Monocirrhus mimophyllus and was wondering what the differences are between both species were such as size diet behavior[/FONT][/FONT]

 

[killerfish]

Don't know much about the first one the second one is whats known as the south american leaf fish generally they don't swim a hole lot and are difficult to get off of live foods

 

[channarox]

both NEED live foods,
acidic water,get to about the same size.
very hard to keep because they are very senstive and eat alot in a day.

 

[bauer]

I have a school of Polycentrus schomburkii. They are babies yet and I will try to breed them some time. They´re eating well, but only live food. Let´s see what hapens in the future...

 

[channarox]

I have a school of Polycentrus schomburkii. They are babies yet and I will try to breed them some time. They´re eating well, but only live food. Let´s see what hapens in the future...

post some pics!
dont see them very often!

 

[christ4paul]

heres my leaf fishes, 2 of the picture is kinda blurry. took it with phone camera.

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Don't know much about the first one the second one is whats known as the south american leaf fish generally they don't swim a hole lot and are difficult to get off of live foods

I agree with this statement.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

the South American leaf fish is notorious for not being weaned off live food, although if you have the committment, seems like a fish that can be bred in captivity (might be wrong though)