Spare 2'

[lurch1000]

I had a planned project for a 2' tank for a few rare Loricariidae, but due to supply issues, the tank is now spare.

I've potentially got some what is thought to be A.viejita Gold, although could be A.macmasteri available to me soon, and was toying with the idea of setting up a tank for them.

Tough one for me, as being a Corydoras freak, I'm also wanting to shovel some in as well, but probably not the best of ideas!

Any suggestions and thoughts as to what to do with this 'ere tank would be appreciated. Looking at it from flora, fauna and decor perspectives really.

Thanks all.

 

[Apistomaster]

I wouldn't include any catfish but a few Pencilfish like Nannostomus eques would be fine.
That is if breeding is your primary goal.

 

[lurch1000]

It's very difficult for me not to buy Catfish

I'm not intending it as a breeding project per se. I have no means of moving the fry to a grow out tank as I'd never get permission for another tank. If they do breed, then I'll be happy that I provided the right environment for them. Nannostomus sp. are a good idea, quite like them. I'll have a browse round and see what gives.

Need to try and make some caves and refuge out of natural materials. Got a plant pot and a resin cave in the other tank for the Panduro and cockatoos, not that they use them, and it's grating that it's not natural. Having said that, the plant pot is hidden, and the resin cave is the same colour as the sand. Would viejitas/(macmasteri) be happy in just leaf litter does anyone think?

 

[Linus_Cello]

Are pygmy cories (c. pygmaeus) incompatible with viejtas?

 

[lurch1000]

I don't see why not. Friend of mine keeps his with C.bilineatus.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Are pygmy cories (c. pygmaeus) incompatible with viejtas?

I've kept a shoal in a tank with breeding A. cacatuoides, and the cichlids mainly ignored them. The C. pygmaeus are only interested in very small food items, so won't eat fry, but they will compete with them for food items and use browsing surfaces (moss, dead leaves etc.).

If you want to see your C.pygmaeus become very active try feeding them some Micro or Banana worms.

cheers Darrel

 

[lurch1000]

I'm in two minds about pygmaeus, it's the only Cory that doesn't "do it" for me. Think it'll go one of two ways. Cory breeding tank or Apisto tank with a few dithers. It'll be lightly stocked whichever way I go. Mrs Lurch won't be too chuffed if I give her more tanks with daily water changes

 

[lurch1000]

Been a while, been a tad busy!

I've had to take the tough decision to shut down my 4' as I've been getting more work overseas and Mrs Lurch can't manage the amount of water that was needed to be changed in the 4'. So, quick plug, I have a male cockatoo going for grabs, 11 Panda Cory and a handful of Black Widow Tetra. Also a 4' Rio 240 for sale.

Back to topic, the 2' is staying and housing my Panduro pair. Still need to pop some more plants in and jigger the decor about, but they're a lovely pair. Got 4 Otos in there as well. As it's Mrs Lurch's tank and she wanted to keep the Panduro, to my delight, she's well on board with water changing while I'm away.

I'll try and get some photos soon.

 

[mark france]

Sound nice lurch

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[lurch1000]

So you hide over here sometimes do you?!

They appear to have been moving substrate around in their cave. Time to watch this space maybe?

 

[mark france]

Yeah came here to read about apistos before I got them

Sounds interesting, anything happened ?

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[lurch1000]

It's been a while. So the tank became a Panduro tank, all was well for a while, there was signs of nesting in the cave, piles of sand, lovely colours, then Mr killed Mrs. Ho hum. Ended up moving the male on and revamped the tank with my male cockatoo. Just had a sort out of some BBA, and now to go for a light Riparium look, and see what it evolves too. The male A.cavatuoides is doing well, responds to my approach to the tank by coming to me. He got quite big off Cory eggs and fry in the 4', and still enjoys his food. He does seem to have his mouth open a lot, ive heard of this being down to gill flukes before, but I can see no other indication, although admittedly I need to read up more. He also has 3 Otos in with him. I was meant to have come up with a proper plan for this tank, but I've not managed one yet. Suggestions welcome!!