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Megalechis thoracata or picta?
Posted: 14 Jan 2021, 08:49
by Dimidiata
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.
Re: Megalechis thoracata or picta?
Posted: 15 Jan 2021, 16:25
by Jools
I would say
, the tail bar becomes stronger as they settle and grow.
Jools
Re: Megalechis thoracata or picta?
Posted: 16 Jan 2021, 11:45
by Dimidiata
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?
Re: Megalechis thoracata or picta?
Posted: 16 Jan 2021, 11:50
by Jools
No, they are bigger/more robust, but still more or less a good mix.
Jools
