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lunker101 Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 284 Votes: 2 Registered: 19-Aug-2003	Im trying to do some research on Distichodus (DISTICHODUS SEXFASCIATUS in particular). I like to gather up a bunch of info on every new fish i come across, and the lfs just got 2 of these guys in. Most sites i looked at were either not in english or broken links. I tried fishbase but it wasnt working for some reason. Thanks.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
stuff_gnome Fish Addict Posts: 620 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Aug-2003	I couldn't find to much consistant information on this species. Most things tend to agree that it will do well on a diet of worms, crustaceans, insects ,plant matter and shrimp. Also they are supposed to be strong jumper so a tight lid is needed. They should not be trusted with plants or fish much smaller than them. They also seem to prefer small schools. Now size is hard to find expect any thing between 1'-2', nothing seemed to agree on that . [span class="edited"][Edited by 2004-07-01 20:18][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	I've also read that Distichodus can be aggressive to other fish, which is the main reason I myself haven't gotten a Distichodus myself. They are extreme herbivores and will absolutely destroy plants if kept with them (or so it is said). I don't know about them being a schooling fish, but they can get over 1' in captivity, though I haven't seen anything bigger than that. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
lunker101 Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 284 Votes: 2 Registered: 19-Aug-2003	Shin, im thinking of keeping a few in my large setup when i finally decide which im going for. You think a 125g would be big enough for 3 and also a bichir?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57


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