pim caves

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pictus_man_77
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pim caves

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would my two pictus benifit from having a tunnel to hide in or maybe a long piece of slate leaned against the back pane to create a tunnel???????
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Post by Marc van Arc »

I think they would benefit more from company of their own kind. Add a few. Then do the cave trick, which they will appreciate. Mind however that they like to swim; they will certainly not behave like for instance Platydoras , which only get out in the dark and/or when fed.
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Post by pictus_man_77 »

thanks a bunch for the advice marc
i might be getting a digital camera so i can show my beautiful cats :D :D
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pictus_man_77 wrote:would my two pictus benifit from having a tunnel to hide in or maybe a long piece of slate leaned against the back pane to create a tunnel???????
Well i have 3 an dthere are a few tunnels in my tank but they will kjust swim through it. It isnt beneficial or harmful. I have never seen mine stop swimming.
Catfish I have- 3 Pim Pictus
-1 spotted Raphael
-2 Green cories and 1 albino Pygmy Cory
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