Couple Of Questions

[OscarWilde]

Hi all

Just a couple of Q's. These probably belong in three different forums rather than Tropical Discussion but here goes.

1 ) I have recently purchased a Peter's Elephantnose Fish and he's eating frozen bloodworm. Research tells me that P.E.Ns are happiest forgaging in the sand substrate. If I put live blood worm in the tank will they survive and live in the sand?

2) Anyone know/have any tales about the Peter's Elephantnose Fish? I did my research when LFS told me about them but there seems to be little written about them. I understand that they are so fussy about water quality that some water companies use them to test purity. Hes been doing well do I'm giving myself a pat on the back there

3) It's been a while since I posted. Anyone got any opinions on my stocking list (signature) particularly the 50G.

Many thanks

Wilde.

 

[Corleone]

Not sure about bloodworm, but blackworm will burrow in the substrate and stick their heads out to feed. Any sort of bottom feeder loves rooting those out.

 

[Colin_T]

Elephant nose are scaleless fishes which is why they get used for testing water purity. If you ever have to treat the tank for anything use a medication that is safe for scaleless fishes, or use the medication at half strength, (check the directions on the pack).

In the wild they live in groups and will eat most types of meat food including bits of prawn, fish, earthworms, black/ tubifex worms, etc. If you have 2 or 3 in a tank they will sometimes argue so most people just keep one. If you have the money and a big tank then get 10 or more and watch them move around together.
They grow to about 8inches (20cm) but most don't get that big in captivity.
They produce a mild electric field around their body, which they use to help navigate their way around the rivers. The nose is used to find food in the mud.

There are several species or Mormyrid (elephant nose), some have the nose and others don't. Once they have settled into a tank they are pretty tough, but many don't settle in and are malnourished upon arrival which can make them difficult to keep initially.

 

[OscarWilde]

Cheers guys.

So does anyone know if Bloodworm wcan live in the tank?

Wilde.

 

[Colin_T]

Live bloodworms live in fresh water. They are the larvae of the Chirominid midge and feed on rotting plant matter. They don't do well in aquariums because the water is too clean and the fish eat them. Live bloodworms are not sold in most places but you can grow them in a tub or pond in the backyard.

black worms and Tubifex worms can live permanently in the substrate in the tank. If you want to confine the black worms to an area put them into a small bowl or saucer with some gravel. The worms will hide in the gravel but should stay put and not disappear throughout the tank.