Megalechis thoracata or picta?

Dimidiata · Post by **Dimidiata** » 14 Jan 2021, 08:49

Unlabeled Megalechis popped up today at the shop so I snatched it up. Initially thought it was Megalechis thoracata but now that its settled I'm unsure. Theres definitely a band on the tail. Hes getting dewormed rn so pics not the best. Anyone familiar with this genus want to weigh in on his body condition? He seems a bit thin to me but that's compared to my hoplosternum littorale.

YouTube · Post by **Jools** » 15 Jan 2021, 16:25

I would say , the tail bar becomes stronger as they settle and grow.

Jools

Dimidiata · Post by **Dimidiata** » 16 Jan 2021, 11:45

Thank you, I was fairly confident it was picta and hes gotten even bolder since hes been in the tank. Gotta go grab the rest of em out of their feeder tank I suppose. Any reason I cant mix em with my hoplosternum after QT?

YouTube · Post by **Jools** » 16 Jan 2021, 11:50

No, they are bigger/more robust, but still more or less a good mix.

Jools

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