i was wondering if anyone has recently kept these? i just picked up 7 of these beautiful fish. i am looking for breeding info/profile and the stuff i am reading contradicts other info so any hands on would be super helpful! thanks!!
thorichthys pasionis
- Thread starter jkusnierz
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They are very much like firemouths. They are found in the same waters naturally, and live in groups like firemouths do. Buying a group like that is best to get a pair. They like a ph of 7+ and temps in the low-mid 70s F.
Had a two pair a few years ago. The never spawned for me though. IME these guys are all bark and no bite. Still one of my favorite Thorichthys. They do sift for food much like Astatheros so I recommend sand and sinking pellets.
I've had very good success with them. One of my favorite Thorichthys as well. I've got several youtube videos of them in action. Here are some links.
http://youtu.be/1LPtSLsxdN0
http://youtu.be/579_uOtpYHc
http://youtu.be/OOt-Ft07BF0
http://youtu.be/1LPtSLsxdN0
http://youtu.be/579_uOtpYHc
http://youtu.be/OOt-Ft07BF0
Good stuff, folks. I have a group of five that are reaching the 2"-3" size now. They are F1's from Rio Chacamax. I've been growing them out from fry since March amd so far so good.