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by plecomanpat
26 Sep 2012, 18:41
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Watch 'em eat
Replies: 0
Views: 570

Watch 'em eat

Really enjoy a good daylight feeding of zucchini to my plecs in my 180 gal show tank...I slice it long ways...stab a fork in it and in it goes. Doesn't take long before they start to emerge from the caves and crevices in the driftwood. Normally the laciancistrus L092 is first then its a free for all...
by plecomanpat
14 Sep 2012, 03:02
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: New hypancistrus
Replies: 2
Views: 909

Re: New hypancistrus

looks like 66 to me
by plecomanpat
10 Sep 2012, 21:18
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: What Pleco is this?
Replies: 3
Views: 954

Re: What Pleco is this?

LDA 31 Mustard spot
by plecomanpat
09 Aug 2012, 15:28
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Breeding Tanks
Replies: 2
Views: 1274

Re: Breeding Tanks

IMO it depends on the size of the breeding group, and of course size of adult fish, for example, L200 are around 6" at breeding age, you have a group of 5, they would not do well in a 20 long (30 inch footprint)but a group of 5 L46 would be quite comfortable...regards
by plecomanpat
13 May 2012, 02:46
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Idea to Share
Replies: 5
Views: 1812

Re: Idea to Share

I personally paint the three sides deep blue, or black and the bottoms of my "bare bottoms" :ymblushing: black...Rust-oleum works well.
by plecomanpat
10 May 2012, 12:47
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L190 diet - Hikari sinking cichlid excel
Replies: 1
Views: 736

Re: L190 diet - Hikari sinking cichlid excel

your foods don't have to be store bought....my 190's love zuchini(think you call it courgette), yellow squash,canteloupe, cucumber,peas,green beans,romaine lettuce, I think you know where I am going. Bear in mind that they are considered a wood eater so a good supply of wood will keep them happy and...
by plecomanpat
08 May 2012, 00:40
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Bought these as SAEs ... I don't think so.
Replies: 11
Views: 2273

Re: Bought these as SAEs ... I don't think so.

I will ask the friend of mine that works at my LFS, he knows the guy breeding them and that is where they get their stock from...regards, Pat
by plecomanpat
07 May 2012, 19:30
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Bought these as SAEs ... I don't think so.
Replies: 11
Views: 2273

Re: Bought these as SAEs ... I don't think so.

Here in michigan the SAE are readily available...so much so that the price has dropped considerably due to the fact that they are now being captive bred, and by a local hobbyist as well....regards Pat
by plecomanpat
05 May 2012, 15:19
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: what is my catfish ? bought as l316
Replies: 23
Views: 6098

Re: what is my catfish ? bought as l316

I concur with the yellow king tiger (333) votes....looks like you stole my group :))
by plecomanpat
02 May 2012, 14:30
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Never Been Asked This Question
Replies: 8
Views: 2215

Re: Never Been Asked This Question

I have a180 gal, a 125 gal, a 75 gal, and a 40 gal breeder....these all have lights, filters (fluval canisters, fx5's on the 2 larger and 401's on the 2 smaller) and heaters...then there is my rack system...6 30 gal longs (36x16x12) 6 20 gal longs (30x12x12) 1-55gal, and 2 10 gals. all these are spo...
by plecomanpat
02 May 2012, 13:55
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: New L95
Replies: 3
Views: 947

Re: New L95

nice pellegreni, mine is quite calm and docile....can almost reach in and pick him up...about 7 inches long and robust...for the size they get, they are very docile towards tankmates, so being careful not to introduce them to a tank w/more boisterous plecos is a good idea...Enjoy,
by plecomanpat
22 Apr 2012, 14:12
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Peckoltia sp. L076?
Replies: 11
Views: 1895

Re: Peckoltia sp. L076?

I also agree that its L076, but bear in mind many of the peckoltias are very similar...and even more difficult to identify when pale and stressed
by plecomanpat
15 Apr 2012, 23:51
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Spotted Pleco, yellow fin edging
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Re: Spotted Pleco, yellow fin edging

All depends on how you look at it and how much you paid...here in Michigan, the "nuggets" seem to be a little pricier.
by plecomanpat
15 Apr 2012, 23:44
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Who are we? Were sold as Ancistrus sp.
Replies: 10
Views: 1846

Re: Who are we? Were sold as Ancistrus sp.

L075 and L124 bear a close resembelence....nice find no matter how you look at it...Enjoy
by plecomanpat
15 Apr 2012, 23:38
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Homemade growing tank's height question
Replies: 13
Views: 1992

Re: Homemade growing tank's height question

Agreed...I set mine at 9" apart...enough room to move around and if you want to introduce large pieces of driftwwod...Enjoy
by plecomanpat
15 Apr 2012, 15:00
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Homemade growing tank's height question
Replies: 13
Views: 1992

Re: Homemade growing tank's height question

I have 4 breeder tanks, 3 @30 gal and 1 @ 20 gal...all at 10 inches in height and have no problems with any of them...they are in a rack,and do bi-weekly water changes...I use these tanks for the reason of space...more tanks on the rack.IMO water changes and vigilance are your best defense.
by plecomanpat
15 Apr 2012, 02:01
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Papa panaque?
Replies: 5
Views: 1451

Re: Papa panaque?

agree w/L090...nice specimen...waiting ambitiously for mine to get here next week...not that big though...only 5"...good start though
by plecomanpat
15 Apr 2012, 01:58
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Royal feeding. when do feed?
Replies: 10
Views: 1683

Re: Royal feeding. when do feed?

not in my opinion...my tanks are all running on Michigan well water...around 7.3 ph...been that way for 5 years...I personally don't think that ph plays that major of a factor...unless of course they have been in 6.0 ph and you introduce them into 8.0 , thats a huge change. I beleive that the fish c...
by plecomanpat
14 Apr 2012, 19:55
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Spotted Pleco, yellow fin edging
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Re: Spotted Pleco, yellow fin edging

defineately not a clown, looks like a Hemiancistrus Guahiborum, oka L106...spotted orange seam...Enjoy
by plecomanpat
14 Apr 2012, 19:48
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Royal feeding. when do feed?
Replies: 10
Views: 1683

Re: Royal feeding. when do feed?

There are factors to consider...what are the tank mates? How many royals are there....size differences....genetics...as some are more aggressive than others. I have several different tanks with royals of different varieties...I feed daytime and nightime, a varied diet of mostly fresh veggies and occ...
by plecomanpat
12 Apr 2012, 12:32
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: New Person Needs Input
Replies: 10
Views: 2793

Re: New Person Needs Input

personally I would stick to just the betta...reasons being that 2 gallons is awfully small and keeping any kind of stability would be virtually impossible, also betta can survive in an almost oxygen free bowl...being able to take gulps of air at the water surface.
by plecomanpat
12 Apr 2012, 02:07
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Some of my panaque's
Replies: 170
Views: 41095

Re: Some of my panaque's

nice collection of panaques...my favs....beautiful
by plecomanpat
10 Apr 2012, 13:11
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Pale Baryancistrus L-081
Replies: 11
Views: 1847

Re: Pale Baryancistrus L-081

I have 3 L018 (close cousin) and I have noticed the difference between the 3 of then...especially at feeding time...It looks like the dominant stays dark while the more submissive seem to lighten...even turn almost white...when they seperate their colors somewhat darken...but not always...ENJOY
by plecomanpat
07 Apr 2012, 16:23
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Pleco trouble.
Replies: 9
Views: 1493

Re: Pleco trouble.

I would suspect that its the 114's, they are getting to the size where they are getting more territorial towards anything else in with them. Although a 220 is a large tank, I would suspect the 114's are going to start beating each other up also, which may lead to losses, which nobody wants...might w...
by plecomanpat
07 Apr 2012, 02:26
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Possible L288
Replies: 14
Views: 2000

Re: Possible L288

certainly looks like it although, could also be L015,very close resembelence
by plecomanpat
07 Apr 2012, 01:15
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Royal Pleco Rescue = HELP
Replies: 32
Views: 8544

Re: Royal Pleco Rescue = HELP

on the contrary in my case...my planted 180 gallon has 7 royals ( 2 L190, 2 L191, 1 L90papa, 1 L27 golden line and 1 L27 xingu) though the largest is only 7" and smallest 4" they do not bother my plants (various crypts,apons, red tiger lotus, and some bunch plants) although there is alot o...
by plecomanpat
05 Apr 2012, 23:00
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Royal Pleco Rescue = HELP
Replies: 32
Views: 8544

Re: Royal Pleco Rescue = HELP

if it was me,I would dose 1 more time after fungus is no longer visible...btw Royals are my favs....have many of them and not 2 are the same...looks like yours is now on his way to a healthy living...thnxs to you...Enjoy
by plecomanpat
05 Apr 2012, 22:26
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Royal Pleco Rescue = HELP
Replies: 32
Views: 8544

Re: Royal Pleco Rescue = HELP

personally I would do the water change and continue medicating...IMO 48 hrs is not ample time, to start seeing results yes, but not to completely irradicate. As far as inducing him/her to eat...as it progressively heals you will notice it grazing more,and if you have wood in the tank its quite possi...
by plecomanpat
05 Apr 2012, 13:11
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Panaque questions
Replies: 20
Views: 3138

Re: Panaque questions

how often are you doing water changes? 7.0 is not soft water, it is neutral, which should be fine, for most of my pleco tanks are 7.5 and my fish thrive. As for the panaque you speak of, the LDA31 is more "challenging and Elusive than the clown...mine only emerge from the wood pile at feeding t...

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