Meet my New Pumilo!

[guppygal]

This is one of a breeding pair of Cayo Nancy pumilo, an obligate egg-feeder. Right now, they're in a small quarantine tank while I finish up their 20gal vertical. This pair is about 4 1/2 yrs old. I'm hoping that the warm (make that 'HOT') humid climate will encourage them to breed more frequently than they did for their previous owner.

I love their vivid red coloring, but I don't think they know what to think of me, just yet -


kristi

[John]

Very pretty indeed. Just a word on the tank size - most folks recommend that size terrarium as a minimum for pumilio.

[LilyPad]

Congratulations!!!

[guppygal]

Very pretty indeed. Just a word on the tank size - most folks recommend that size terrarium as a minimum for pumilio.

Can you elaborate on 'terrarium size'?

[John]

You said you are using a 20 gallon aquarium. I was just saying that most folks who keep pumilio recommend a minimum of a 20 gallon aquarium, usually bigger. Pumilio enjoy their space.

[bshmerlie]

What size would you recommend John?

[guppygal]

You said you are using a 20 gallon aquarium. I was just saying that most folks who keep pumilio recommend a minimum of a 20 gallon aquarium, usually bigger. Pumilio enjoy their space.

I've heard that. The 20g is almost finished and I've got a 29g started, and a 50gal long available. Once both of my female Cobalts are gone, I'm going to redo the 80 hex.

I can always move 'em if they start complaining...

[Tony]

I'm not John, but I keep my pumilio in 33 x 17 x 20 vivs, which come out to about 50 gallons in volume.

[John]

I've never kept pumilio and I don't plan on starting. However, I've plenty of friends with pums, and I've seen quite a few terrariums in person. 20 g seems on the small end.