Suttonia lineata...

[AwkwardParrot]

I am on the hunt to find out more; more specifically http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/9/fish. I would like to know if anyone has kept one in a tank. If so; who/what was it housed with. Finally, where can I find one?

Thank you!

 

[AwkwardParrot]

Common name red & white soapfish I believe.

 

[AwkwardParrot]

Bump!

 

[Hormigaquatica]

A shop I used to work at (now out of business) got a couple probably 2005ish- those were the first, last, and only specimens Ive ever seen in person. They were exceedingly shy, and took some time to get feeding from what I remember. No real aggression towards other fish, though live shrimp were taken out pretty quickly. If you manage to find one, lots of cover, low light, and slow moving tank mates are a must.

Unfortunately, I have no idea where you would find one these days. As I said, its been many years since I've seen them around.

 

[youngspecialist]

seen one for sale...very reclusive