T,

That's a gorgeous L-177 Yellow Seam you picked up. I've got a couple that are doing wonderfully in planted (CO2, hi-lite) Discus tanks. They apparently find the water changes, temps, natural plants and algae to their liking. An earlier poster was correct, they like current and a dark hiding ...

I've kept an L-200 in a 120 gal. HEAVILY planted, CO2 injected tank with 8 large wild Discus and large schools of Cardinals and Rummy Nose and misc. Cory's and L-plecos. The tank is at 84-85 degrees. The L-200 has been there for two years and has been one of the highlights due to his beauty BUT...he ...

Ian,

I run my tanks at pretty much the same water parameters: 2kH; 4-5 dH; 6.2-6.4pH and 82-for this tank-degrees. I'm feeding a variety of foods, including CBW--which they really go for and will try to pull black worms out of the discus' mouth. Right now the tank is bare bottom but I'm going to ...

Could use some practical experience with sexing C. gossei to be sure it's worth trying to condition the 4 that I have. All help appreciated.
Bob

The subject pretty much says it all. I'm looking for pointers on breeding Imitators. I've a school of eight and am conditioning now, with limited knowledge. Any help would be appreciated.

Bob

You're on the money. They match the 12 reticulatus I got three weeks ago from Loren at BoxLotFish. Mine are thriving and hope your's do the same.

Bob