Thank you so much for the input! That is really intriguing that L129 are comfortable spawning in a community set-up.. I might go with a group of them for this tank just based on that. If you don't mind my asking, what type of set-up do you keep your L200 in? Sounds like my next project will be ...

Sounds like you and I are working on somewhat similar set-ups. I would be worried that Mesonauta Insignis might eat the pygmy cories?

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I've never seen white backdrops mounted behind lights like that before but it makes a lot of sense, and the entire set up looks awesome! If I could make a 'dream tank' this is pretty much what it would look like!

Hello, I'm new to this forum (and forums in general) and also somewhat new to catfish keeping.. that's where I'm hoping you all will come in! =) I have a 55 gallon (48"x12"x16") that I set up a few weeks ago with the idea of keeping it as a low-light, low 80's (26 celsius) blackwater tank ...