platystomatichthys sturio

mcaquatic · Post by **mcaquatic** » 30 Jun 2016, 03:30

What is the min tank size for a adult?

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 30 Jun 2016, 13:15

I wouldn't wanna go any smaller than 5 foot by 30" wide - preferably bigger

Viktor Jarikov · Post by **Viktor Jarikov** » 30 Jun 2016, 18:38

This is a hard one for me. Unconventional. They don't grow that big but have extremely long barbels and extensions and almost always their snout is bent up due to injuries. Hence, I'd probably agree with Richard.

Long time ago, I've had a 1'-er that starved to death rather than take non-live food but IDK how wide spread such resistance is in these.

Richard B · Post by **Richard B** » 30 Jun 2016, 19:17

I only ever had one (when I was in the trade) about 10" TL. Delicate looking creature with 'normal' nose. Not a fussy eater at all - prawn, cod, squid pieces etc. Kept in a 6x2x2. Never 100% settled as it was easily startled & was 'uncomfortable as it's barbels were pretty much always in contact with tank sides or rockwork & it knew it was 'enclosed'. Eventually it's nose worked it's way up to nearly 90 degrees after repeatedly bashing it when spooked
This may be one of those species best kept in long, very wide containers, pools etc

YouTube · Post by **bekateen** » 30 Jun 2016, 19:41

Richard B wrote:This may be one of those species best kept in long, very wide containers, pools etc

Perhaps a slanted-side pool, where there isn't a perpendicular edge to collide with?

mcaquatic · Post by **mcaquatic** » 02 Jul 2016, 00:09

thank you for all the input. they sound a little bit too flighty for me. I will pass for now. Maybe next time

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