Alright ready to get a 46 gal tank going for a a pair of Firemouths. I am using sand as substrate, There is a piece of driftwood, some rocks for hiding places, some anubias nana (plant), I am keeping two clown pleco's with them, and medium sized cichlid pelets for food. Now is there anything missing, anything I need to take out or replace. Hands on experience would be helpful, so people who have or had FM's help me out.
Pumped for Firemouths!
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They love hiding places, so lots of rocks IMO. I'm not much for flowerpots, but many members use them and fish seem to love them!!! Be sure to feed them a variety of foods, not just the pellets they would appreciate that.
Ummm, and a very important thing to remember.....POST SOME PICS!!!
Ummm, and a very important thing to remember.....POST SOME PICS!!!
I used small stones as substrate. I haven't seen the FM's digging (maybe cos they're males) but my convict (female) dug pits. She picked up the stones in her mouth and spat them out into a pile.
If your using sand, how would they dig ? (would they sit into the sans and move about maybe to form a pit ?)
My dominant male has claimed the recently added flower pot as his. I only just attempted sexing them, so I've yet to see a female FM in action.
The smallest one likes to hide in the plants
The other hides on the substrate behind the plants
If your using sand, how would they dig ? (would they sit into the sans and move about maybe to form a pit ?)
My dominant male has claimed the recently added flower pot as his. I only just attempted sexing them, so I've yet to see a female FM in action.
The smallest one likes to hide in the plants
The other hides on the substrate behind the plants
