Rhaphiodon Vulpinus
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Hao;4191832; said:looking goodbut i suggest you give it some more space,it looks like its ramming its nose into the tank,payaras tend to ram their nose into the tank when they got small space
x2 once raphs get over 5 inches the need a 18 inch wide tank at the least or they will self destruct. At least in my experience. He looks good though
Good pickup! I had a trio of rhaphs in the past, very entertaining fish during feeding time.
Like Hao and delhezi mentioned, I would give more tank space (width & height) because they do need alot more area space to feed and maneuver in.
Rhaphioidons, when feeding do a "half circle" like movement to stab their food or prey, that's where height comes into play (advantage) for them. Unlike their cousin Hydrolicus sp., they do more of a quick "uppercut" like stroke to catch their prey. They don't need quite as much height or room as rhaphioidons. Plus more room for them, less stress on them. Also would put a powerhead for more oxygenated water circulation.
Enjoy!
Like Hao and delhezi mentioned, I would give more tank space (width & height) because they do need alot more area space to feed and maneuver in.
Rhaphioidons, when feeding do a "half circle" like movement to stab their food or prey, that's where height comes into play (advantage) for them. Unlike their cousin Hydrolicus sp., they do more of a quick "uppercut" like stroke to catch their prey. They don't need quite as much height or room as rhaphioidons. Plus more room for them, less stress on them.
Also would put a powerhead for more oxygenated water circulation. Enjoy!