Ageneiosus Magoi finally

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Ageneiosus Magoi finally

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Getting a pair of these bad boys 4" in a couple weeks gonna go into a 75 gallon which is bare right now but has been running for about 8 months with diy 50g sump (mag 9.5 pump) been using it to hold shiners/suckers for fishing/feeding. Ph is around 7.0 was running no heater but since I have these guys coming I got one its at 78F. I was hoping to set-up a biotope for them since they are wild caught and I'm hoping to breed them (at least try). Looking for suggestions on plants and substrate, or anything else. Thanks
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Re: Ageneiosus Magoi finally

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Based on where I collected these fish in the wild, I'd suggest a dark substrate, no plants or rocks and some root-like wood around the edges. pH 6; 78F is OK. I don't know what dimensions a 75 gallon is but the thing you're aiming for is lots of swimming space (the whole tank should be open) with resting/hiding places around the edges.

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Re: Ageneiosus Magoi finally

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Thanks for the info I got some black sand laying around that I'll use. Footprint is 48"x18".
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