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by Jay1
30 Apr 2021, 20:36
Forum: For Sale (UK & ROI)
Topic: L007 Needs a new home.
Replies: 2
Views: 9992

Re: L007 Needs a new home.

Hello. Thanks for the offer, but it was re-homed. 👍
by Jay1
02 Mar 2019, 11:29
Forum: For Sale (UK & ROI)
Topic: L007 Needs a new home.
Replies: 2
Views: 9992

L007 Needs a new home.

My female L007 needs re-homing as I have recently sold up. She's at least 10 years old and a great specimen. I'll try and post the thread from this website from the days when she would change colour, but she is now jet black with tiny white spots (has has been for some years now). I don't want any m...
by Jay1
29 Jan 2015, 08:10
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.
Replies: 7
Views: 2682

Re: L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.

Hi Raul. As you said, I've caused a small cycle when cleaning the sponges hence the trace ammonium/nitrite. I add a few Evolution Aqua bio balls after a filter rinse, it obviously it still takes time to get back up to speed. I think what's caused the death is possibly a very low pH. I had to do the ...
by Jay1
27 Jan 2015, 21:57
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.
Replies: 7
Views: 2682

Re: L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.

Hi Eric, thanks for your reply. The pictures were taken as soon as I removed it from the tank, so it was still alive, but only just. The night before it died, I did notice it looked a little pale, but didn't think it too unusual as I've seen lots of plecs go pale if they're spooked or a bit stressed...
by Jay1
27 Jan 2015, 21:10
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.
Replies: 7
Views: 2682

Re: L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.

1. Water parameters a) 29/30oC. b) ph6. c) GH 2°DH d) KH 1°DH e)Ammonia 0.1mg/l, Nitrate 2.5mg/l, Nitrite 0.1mg/l. f) Water change frequency: 15% daily (pure HMA) 2. Tank set up a) Size: 182ltrs b) Substrate: fine sand, 1-2cm (Children's play sand) c) Filtration: x2 Eheim Ecco Pro 300's, x2 Jumbo Aq...
by Jay1
27 Jan 2015, 09:01
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.
Replies: 7
Views: 2682

Re: L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.

Apologies Barbie. I'll provide a full run down when I get home tonight.
by Jay1
25 Jan 2015, 21:37
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.
Replies: 7
Views: 2682

L14 Died. Help with diagnosis please.

As per the title. Sadly my L14 died this morning. I've only had it around four months. Up until two or three days ago it seemed fine. Always preferred algae wafers to meat, but both greens/meat were always on offer due to living with Discus. All water perams spot on, no problems with any other fish....
by Jay1
13 Oct 2014, 07:15
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Ideas on this Pleco anyone?
Replies: 2
Views: 907

Re: Ideas on this Pleco anyone?

Thank you very much. :-BD
by Jay1
12 Oct 2014, 22:28
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Ideas on this Pleco anyone?
Replies: 2
Views: 907

Ideas on this Pleco anyone?

A friend has just acquired this Pleco (included with some Discus he bought). Struggling for a clear picture at the moment, but we'll try and get some better ones. Its about 3.5" long. Any ideas?
by Jay1
10 Oct 2014, 13:54
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: pleco suggestion requested
Replies: 4
Views: 1354

Re: pleco suggestion requested

Perhaps there's a market for a local breeder then? Also an excuse to buy another tank or two :-BD
by Jay1
09 Oct 2014, 12:58
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: pleco suggestion requested
Replies: 4
Views: 1354

Re: pleco suggestion requested

Can't see a problem with the Sterbai (lots of Discus keepers have them in perams very similar to yours). Re the Pleco's have a browse through these and just eliminate the larger ones (and the non Plecos obviously) and see what takes your fancy. They are all suited to your temp... http://www.planetca...
by Jay1
05 Oct 2014, 20:38
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Panaque (?) ID, Please
Replies: 7
Views: 2430

Re: Panaque (?) ID, Please

Also has a look of L095, but without the orange tinge. Eyes seem to always appear a little sunken on that species. Not a Panaque, but just a thought :-??
by Jay1
30 Sep 2014, 07:23
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Which Pleco?
Replies: 8
Views: 2438

Re: Which Pleco?

Went for an L14 Goldie in the end. Thanks guys.
by Jay1
23 Sep 2014, 09:25
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: I cant find anything on my guy please help!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2632

Re: I cant find anything on my guy please help!!

Plecos have a strange ability to colour morph, have a look at this thread... http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=35868 Could be your fish is doing something similar to this (notice the black eyes on pic 3). My friend now keeps the L7 pictured on the above thread and for 18 mon...
by Jay1
22 Sep 2014, 15:40
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Which Pleco?
Replies: 8
Views: 2438

Re: Which Pleco?

If you're worried about pleco aggressiveness towards discus, I'd go with L14. L114/600 are cheaper if that's a consideration. I wasn't too worried about aggression, as I thought they would both be okay towards the Discus, but I'm all ears if you think I may have trouble with aggression? In which ca...
by Jay1
22 Sep 2014, 14:12
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Which Pleco?
Replies: 8
Views: 2438

Re: Which Pleco?

I've now purchased a large piece of wood that will be a nice central feature, and more importantly provides a nice hiding spot. Re which Plec, Ive narrowed it down to an L14 or L114. Environment wise I think it would suit the Goldie better, but the L114's really pull my heart strings. Whichever I ch...
by Jay1
22 Sep 2014, 10:46
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: What kind of plecos are these?
Replies: 9
Views: 3053

Re: What kind of plecos are these?

Possibly L007? One of the more experienced on here would have to confirm that though.
by Jay1
20 Sep 2014, 08:40
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Filter cleaning
Replies: 6
Views: 2449

Re: Filter cleaning

Agree with jtgrimes. You could also try setting the intakes an little higher to avoid sucking up so much wood and then siphon the 'wood drift' out daily... One 10ltr bucket should do it... Five minute job.
by Jay1
19 Sep 2014, 07:29
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Which Pleco?
Replies: 8
Views: 2438

Re: Which Pleco?

Thanks for the replies guys. I think it boils down to this... No hiding place, no Plec! So I'll have to explore some decor options first.
by Jay1
18 Sep 2014, 14:53
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Which Pleco?
Replies: 8
Views: 2438

Which Pleco?

Hi all. I'm considering (research stage) adding '1' Pleco to my Discus tank. Problem is it's quite a sparce tank for ease of maintenance. I've previously kept an L007 with Discus, which on paper isn't ideal, but it thrived due to the meaty diet, so I wouldn't mind something similar (temperament/size...
by Jay1
23 Sep 2012, 09:52
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: plec's do they chew and eat silicone tank sealer
Replies: 19
Views: 6939

Re: plec's do they chew and eat silicone tank sealer

Never had a Plec eat silicone, but once had a large Scobie L14 destroy a Jewel polystyrene background.
by Jay1
22 Sep 2012, 08:51
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Help, My Pleco has a disease!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 5722

Re: Help, My Pleco has a disease!!!

Apologies, I didn't see the link to the picture first time round. I agree with you Tagamasid, not the same condition as my L007. Your L91 really doesn't look well. As per Tagamasid asked, what's it's diet/tank mates etc? I think you need to take rapid action as the fish looks extremely ill. The shri...
by Jay1
22 Sep 2012, 08:31
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: My 1st L25 Sharing
Replies: 5
Views: 1410

Re: My 1st L25 Sharing

That's one heck of a first catch! Stunning.
by Jay1
21 Sep 2012, 09:19
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Help, My Pleco has a disease!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 5722

Re: Help, My Pleco has a disease!!!

Hi. Have a look at this thread...

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... =5&t=35868

Have a look at the pictures and see if it's similar. Hopefully nothing to worry about.
by Jay1
19 Apr 2012, 23:33
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: chemicals or no chemicals that is the question
Replies: 11
Views: 1584

Re: chemicals or no chemicals that is the question

Danielle, I regard water as the single most important factor for keeping healthy fish, second to good diet. I would start, as suggested, by finding out the values of your water from the tap. This dictates how you treat it thereafter. Forinstance, I keep discus an live in the North West of England an...
by Jay1
16 Apr 2012, 06:14
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Pleco's that change colour- morphing thread
Replies: 24
Views: 12688

Re: L007 THAT CHANGES COLOUR

Birger; please feel free to rename the thread. Matt; your Panaque looks incredible. Jac; Be very interesting to see what happens to those fry when they mature. I wonder how many other people have noticed white fry and thought nothing of it? Also is there is a common thread regarding the water parame...
by Jay1
15 Apr 2012, 09:52
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Pleco's that change colour- morphing thread
Replies: 24
Views: 12688

Re: L007 THAT CHANGES COLOUR

Thank you for your replies. It just goes to show how there is still so much we don't understand about these fish (as with so many other species we share the planet with). I'm almost disappointed I wasn't on the verge of discovering something new... but an anomoly it shall remain. Jac, I wouldn't kno...
by Jay1
14 Apr 2012, 11:22
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Pleco's that change colour- morphing thread
Replies: 24
Views: 12688

Pleco's that change colour- morphing thread

Hello all. This is my first posting on PlanetCatfish, and although I have regularly used the site in the past I have never registered – it’s a fantastic website. In the past I have kept numerous L-numbers, but changes in circumstances etc mean I now only have one tank in which I keep discus. However...

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