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by Matt30
29 Mar 2015, 05:12
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: l134 leapard frogs
Replies: 6
Views: 1992

Re: l134 leapard frogs

You could just keep both tanks as species only tanks then the water parameters would be better for both the Frogs and the Bristlenose, a temperature of (25) is to cold for L134's in my opinion, I'm sure they would probably survive but I doubt they would be happy. If you did split the Bristlenose and...
by Matt30
28 Mar 2015, 02:17
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: l134 leapard frogs
Replies: 6
Views: 1992

Re: l134 leapard frogs

Hi mate I think you should put him in your 4ft tank just for the extra room if I had to choose one. I think my main concern would be keeping the bristlenose with either of these fish though as both require a more of a protein diet rather then a mainly vegetable diet required by the bristlenose also ...
by Matt30
23 Mar 2015, 03:37
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: pleco tank filtration?
Replies: 17
Views: 6364

Re: pleco tank filtration?

I agree re the Eheim canisters filters there great, I have two 2217's on my 180 liter tank which have never let me down over the years, I have snapped a couple of the ceramic shafts but that was down to me being heavy handed when removing the impeller to clean it. I have often looked at the newer Eh...
by Matt30
06 Aug 2014, 20:20
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Zebra Plec - Not Growing
Replies: 8
Views: 2439

Re: Zebra Plec - Not Growing

Personally I think You need a bigger tank & to feed bigger amounts with regular water changes
I agree with Suckermouth keep him with the group.
by Matt30
07 Jul 2014, 15:06
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Tank mates for zebra plecs
Replies: 3
Views: 1227

Re: Tank mates for zebra plecs

I keep sturisoma_aff_festivum with mine, and have had countless spawns
With them in situ, and they don't mind it hot.

The longest I've heard H Zebra live in captivity between 15-20 years !
by Matt30
09 Jun 2014, 07:21
Forum: For Sale (UK & ROI)
Topic: H zebra for sale (ALL SOLD)
Replies: 5
Views: 2870

Re: H zebra for sale

Hi I'm in the Uk I did PM you last week, sorry I'm not going to them, to risky
by Matt30
08 Jun 2014, 08:00
Forum: For Sale (UK & ROI)
Topic: H zebra for sale (ALL SOLD)
Replies: 5
Views: 2870

Re: H zebra for sale

(ONLY 8 LEFT)


£60 for 1.2 T/L
£70 for 1.5-2 T/L

£500 for all
by Matt30
31 May 2014, 05:36
Forum: For Sale (UK & ROI)
Topic: H zebra for sale (ALL SOLD)
Replies: 5
Views: 2870

Re: H zebra for sale

Yes, Hypancistrus Zebra/ L46
by Matt30
30 May 2014, 01:37
Forum: For Sale (UK & ROI)
Topic: H zebra for sale (ALL SOLD)
Replies: 5
Views: 2870

H zebra for sale (ALL SOLD)

Hi

I have some H zebra for sale

£80 1.5inch TL
£100 2inch TL

X5 £400

All healthy, good markings
Collection only, West Sussex
PM if interested
Cheers
by Matt30
25 Apr 2014, 02:38
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: 40G turns out to be 30G
Replies: 9
Views: 2548

Re: 40G turns out to be 30G

Once they start fitting into the Oscar's mouth, they are all considered meals. would Hypancistrus zebra or Hypancistrus debilittera or any carnivorous pleco eat small guppies and leave the adults alone ? Careful, some small Carnivorous Catfish are predatory,although not a pleco, I Know someone who ...
by Matt30
28 Mar 2014, 03:22
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: From Bristlenose, to Sailfin Pleco- help!
Replies: 5
Views: 1033

Re: From Bristlenose, to Sailfin Pleco- help!

Try, (BD Trading, aquarium sand) it's quality, cheap and dose not alter PH, I wouldn't use anything else, don't think they have Black sand though.
It's available, Ebay, shops, everywhere.
by Matt30
12 Mar 2014, 20:49
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: New Fry- Maybe L236
Replies: 2
Views: 1130

Re: New Fry- Maybe L236

Congratulations mate, keep us updated
by Matt30
02 Jan 2014, 20:34
Forum: For Sale (UK & ROI)
Topic: H Zebra for sale Crawley
Replies: 0
Views: 1163

H Zebra for sale Crawley

Hi I have (12) L46 for sale, x2 are ready now they are 1inch maybe a little bigger.
The other (10) only left the cave on 05/12/13 so are still a little small.
X1 £90
X5 £400
X12 £800

I'm in the Crawley area, photos on request, I will not post ,
Any questions please PM me cheers
by Matt30
07 Dec 2013, 20:16
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: spawning success!! L46
Replies: 3
Views: 1251

Re: spawning success!! L46

Congratulations,mate :-BD how many fry, what are you feeding them
by Matt30
03 Dec 2013, 17:44
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Zebra second spawn, lots of eggs!
Replies: 0
Views: 613

Zebra second spawn, lots of eggs!

My female has just left the males cave again leaving eggs, the first spawn was on the 26/10/13 , with only three eggs found, this time I found 10 plus :d , has anyone else come across this, with bigger clutches second time round, I'm guessing this is normal, I'm surprised how quick after the first s...
by Matt30
02 Dec 2013, 04:32
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: My L114 have finally spawned!
Replies: 22
Views: 6356

Re: My L114 have finally spawned!

Twelve years of waiting, I wouldn't risk disturbing them either lol.
by Matt30
02 Dec 2013, 02:21
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: My L114 have finally spawned!
Replies: 22
Views: 6356

Re: My L114 have finally spawned!

Congratulations Barbie ! , is dad one of your original fish you had in 2002?
by Matt30
27 Nov 2013, 19:29
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Baby Zebra leaving cave, first pic
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

Re: Baby Zebra leaving cave, first pic

Mine all go crazy for de-shelled peas (not boiled) though, I don't see the point in boiling away all the goodness [-X I just put some into a cup leave them for an hour or so de-shell and then done, they don't go crazy for Blood worm/ Brine shrimp/ earthworm pellets etc like they do for peas, strange...
by Matt30
27 Nov 2013, 19:05
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Baby Zebra leaving cave, first pic
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

Re: Baby Zebra leaving cave, first pic

Your right, I do overfeed at times, due to my work patten etc, all my Zebras are well feed , but not bloated, and they don't just get high protein foods, they get de-shelled peas etc, I would say they look healthy :-p
by Matt30
27 Nov 2013, 18:31
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Baby Zebra leaving cave, first pic
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

Baby Zebra leaving cave, first pic

Hi just thought I would share a pic of one of my two baby zebras out of the Cave, I first noticed him out and about on the 23/11/13, the found eggs on 26/10/13 this one doesn't Stay with dad in the cave anymore, he's happy on his pease of slate which is also home to a largish male, they seem to get ...
by Matt30
17 Nov 2013, 04:14
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L46 (Indo Bred) found at LFS
Replies: 5
Views: 2377

Re: L46 (Indo Bred) found at LFS

Some good advice there Hitch, re R/O I should have pointed out the reason I use R/O is that the tap water were I live
fluctuates quite a bit, so I use a mix of R/O & tap water to get the desired TDS so the fish receive a stable PH/hardness.
by Matt30
17 Nov 2013, 00:47
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L46 (Indo Bred) found at LFS
Replies: 5
Views: 2377

Re: L46 (Indo Bred) found at LFS

Hi fella Zebras are great, most people keep them in species only tanks as they don't compete for food well, there like wolfs, they live packs,they require good quality, you need high turn over and big filtration, and they like it hot and because of this you want air stones/ diffusers in situ because...
by Matt30
16 Nov 2013, 10:44
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: My first zebra spawn !
Replies: 7
Views: 1827

Re: My first zebra spawn !

[/attachment] image.jpg Just got back from work and found one of my baby zebras dead, when I looked at his belly he looks like he's chocked on a courgette seed ! I have a couple of Whiptails in the tank, hence a few seeds floating about, has any else come across this ? The other two are still in the...
by Matt30
12 Nov 2013, 17:05
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: My first zebra spawn !
Replies: 7
Views: 1827

Re: My first zebra spawn !

Cheers everyone I'm doing a water change tomorrow so I try and get some more pictures, they are all still in the cave, dad is a very protective father and won't let any of them venture out of the cave yet, they only have a tiny bit of egg sack remaining, so I think dad will let them out in the next ...
by Matt30
10 Nov 2013, 07:26
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Ny first 'proper' plecs!
Replies: 6
Views: 1453

Re: Ny first 'proper' plecs!

Ok, I should have said big to me, not in general, bar my Whiptails my biggest Cats are three and half.
by Matt30
10 Nov 2013, 01:46
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: My first zebra spawn !
Replies: 7
Views: 1827

Re: My first zebra spawn !

Cheers mate, it's there first ever spawn, so next time there should be more, I heard that
That the first time the eggs are usually infertile anyway, so two's not bad.
by Matt30
09 Nov 2013, 03:19
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Ny first 'proper' plecs!
Replies: 6
Views: 1453

Re: Ny first 'proper' plecs!

Hi Martin

They get big, if only I had the room :YMDAYDREAM: , what size are yours and what size tank you going to put them in, they look great !
by Matt30
09 Nov 2013, 02:39
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: My first zebra spawn !
Replies: 7
Views: 1827

My first zebra spawn !

I found two of my H zebra in one cave on the 24/10/13, on the 26th to female left the cave, I thought they were just having a practice run, after a couple of days I noticed that the male,which is the smallest in the group including the females, would not leave his cave nor let me see what was in the...
by Matt30
26 Oct 2013, 15:13
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Water changes (L046)
Replies: 3
Views: 980

Re: Water changes (L046)

After three days the female left the cave today leaving the male inside with no eggs to be seen, must have been a Pratice session .
by Matt30
24 Oct 2013, 22:56
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Water changes (L046)
Replies: 3
Views: 980

Re: Water changes (L046)

Cheers TwoTankAmin

I did the water change and no problems, I did see the male pushing the female back into the
cave so there was a bit of movement but both still in the cave, so now it's just wait and see,
Cheers for the advice !

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