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Ancistrus sp.
Ancistrus sp.
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
Has been bred in the AA fishroom.
Most commonly sold algae eating fish. Does its jobs, grows to ca 10-12 cm, is mostly night-active, especially when getting older. If you have a couple, they will breed and breed a lot. The male guards a cave, and may kill the female in the process. Love cucumber and courgette.
Bunocephalus coracoideus
Bunocephalus coracoideus
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
Or banjo catfish. The coolest fish you will never see. Remains completely or almost completely buried in the substrate throughout the day. At night, they do come out. For this reason, sinking foods are essential. More info here.
Corydoras aeneus
Corydoras aeneus
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
We have two varieties: 'Albino' and 'Gold laser'
One of the most common Corydoras in the fishkeeping hobby. Comes in various forms. Is easy to spawn.
Corydoras arcuatus
Corydoras arcuatus
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
One of the prettiest of the corydoras catfishes. Bit larger than C. aeneus. Also harder to breed. More info here.
Corydoras paleatus
Corydoras paleatus
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
Has been bred in the AA fishroom.
A mid-sized corydoras species from southern South America. These regions are not tropical, so this fish, at least is the wild, should be used to cooler and fluctuating temperatures.
Corydoras pygmaeus
Corydoras pygmaeus
Lived in the AA fishroom before.
Cute little catfish that often schools and swims like a characin. Good choice for a nano tank. Should be breedable, but fry will be tiny. More info here.
Corydoras schwartzi
Corydoras schwartzi
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
A mid-sized corydoras species from southern South America with a high dorsal fin and remarkable black-and-white pattern. Not easy to spawn.
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
Has been spawned in the AA fishroom.
Pretty cory catfish. Has a distinctive black-and-white pattern, though not disctinctive enough to keep it from getting confused with C. julii in shops.
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
Has been bred in the AA fishroom.
The specimen on the photo was sold to me as C. venezuelanus. Apparently, it is not clear yet whether that is a separate species, or a colour morph of C. aeneus. Anyway, they are alike. Tropical fish, but likes it on the cool side. Lays lots of eggs in cool, oxygenated water. Not easy to hatch without fungicide. Lots of info here.
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
Large catfish, too large in fact for most home aquariums. We keep one in our largest (240L) tank, but at some point it will outgrow it. Terrible polluter, not active during the day unless it feels completely unmonitored and smells food. More info here.
Otocinclus cf. vittatus
Otocinclus cf. vittatus
Lived in the AA fishroom before.
Whether we have O. vittatus, macrospilus or affinis remains to be seen. All these species look very, very similar. Luckily it seems like their care requirements are similar.
Synodontis petricola
Synodontis petricola
Currently in the AA fishroom (update 20 May 2024).
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika, a hard water lake. I have a group of six juveniles and they behave as juveniles. Lazy until the food come on the table. Then they really go crazy. Very hard to photograph. More info here.
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