L455, L456 and L457 are all
believed to be the same species. Difference in appearance
is thought to be partially due to gender difference
and dominance, with dominant breeding males believed
to be more colourful. Aquarium Care:
Will need a good water flow in the aquarium with a
sand substrate and plenty of hiding places. The Chaetostoma
species are not the easiest to maintain as the mountain
stream species will need a water current to provide
oxygen-rich water. The species that are exported usually
originate from warmer waters so are a bit easier to
keep than the mountain stream variety. Diet:
Great algae eater, but you will have to subsidise
this food with algae wafers and vegetable foods such
as cucumber, zucchini and lettuce. Will also except
tablet and worm foods. Sexual Differences:
Males have better colour, a broader head and lips
and adult males possess longer ventral fins than the
females.
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