ID help, Rineloricara?

[HenkeP]

Hi there.

Can anyone help me ID these guys, really crappy pics, but they don´t want to have their picture taken..
They are bought as Sturisoma Aureum, but I think they are not. I´m leaning more towards L010a...?

[The.Dark.One]

I think they are a Lamontichthys. have a look at

Lamontichthys stibaros

and the others.

[HenkeP]

Yeah, that might be it! Thanks! Any idea what walue they have compared to sturisoma aureum? Cant find anything usefull about them..

[The.Dark.One]

They tend to cost more but they aren't mega expensive. What are you wanting to know?

[HenkeP]

Was thinking about food, water temp, tank setup, breeding... Well, anything any keeper of these should know..

[Karsten S.]

Hi,

Lamontichthys spp. are by far more sensitive compared to Sturisoma spp.
However, I don't have any own experience with this species.

Usually the imported specimen are not in a good shape and they are best kept alone as they easily starve otherwise.
I've heard that yoghurt is a good starter food.

Water should be rather warm (26-28 °C) and with a good current and very clean, pH around neutral.
They do not tolerate bad water conditions, breeding is possible but a real challenge and even more raising the fry seems to be very difficult.

Cheers,

[HenkeP]

Thanks for the info!

[HenkeP]

Here are some other pics..

[Karsten S.]

Hi,

definitely Lamontichthys stibaros, looking good .

Cheers,

[HenkeP]

Thanks!!

Any easy way to tell if male/female?

[Karsten S.]

Hi,

adult males have odontodes on the pectoral fins.

Cheers,

[HenkeP]

Ok, thanks again!