A little information that I hope is useful to you
Tank....
A minimum 80 centimetre (32 inch) tank can be used when they are small (up to about 10 centimetres) with a capacity of 112 litres (this is roughly a tank of dimensions 80x38x38cm or 32x15x15 inches).
Because they grow to a large size, they will eventually have to be moved to a larger tank - starting from 120 centimetres (48 inch) and around a 250 litre capacity (dimensions of 120x45x45cm or 48x18x18 inches).
Decoration....
Rocks and caves can be used to provide hiding places and wood should be added for them to rasp on. Open swimming areas should be kept, as the fish can often be seen cruising the tank.
They don't eat plants, although they may damage the leaves when eating algae. Plants attached to rock or wood, such as Anubias and Bolbitus heudelotii (African Water Fern) work well.
Other plants that could be used include Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis), Cryptocorene balanse and Red Amazon Sword (Echinodoras osiris).
They prefer dim light so floating plants such as Indian Fern (Ceratopteris thalictroides) and Crystalwort (Riccia fluitans) are ideal to filter the light.
Maintenance and Disease....
Good filtration is essential in order to maintain good oxygen content in the water.
These fish excrete large amounts of waste when they are fed properly. Regular water changes and gravel cleaning are required to remove this waste matter.
If the water quality is not maintained, small holes can appear in the fin membranes.
If they are not getting enough oxygen from the water, they will come to the surface much more.
Water parameters:
pH: slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (6.5-7.5: optimum 7.1)
Hardness: moderate (4-20dH: optimum 12)
Temperature: 24-30oC.
Compatibility....
Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus is active during the day, but become more active at night.
They are a peaceful fish and are ideal for a community tank with medium and large fish.
As with most of the larger loricarid catfish, males can be quite aggressive towards conspecifics such as the Sailfin Pleco (Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps) or Pleco (Glyptoperichthys multiradiatus).
They are not a particular nervous or skittish fish and generally live in the tank just going about their business.
thanks again.
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