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by Stephen59
04 Feb 2022, 19:30
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Jewel Tanks
Replies: 6
Views: 4916

Re: Jewel Tanks

Buy a Fluval, just as good if not slightly better than Juwel.
by Stephen59
05 Jan 2022, 10:58
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: STERBAI CORYDORAS White Mucus
Replies: 2
Views: 2237

Re: STERBAI CORYDORAS White Mucus

I have had the odd fish with the same issue and only with Sterbai cory.
by Stephen59
07 Nov 2021, 15:54
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: What can be wrong?!?!
Replies: 14
Views: 4267

Re: What can be wrong?!?!

Can I ask jasneaker, what other fish species are in the same aquarium as the L024's ? There are altums, a male bristlenose pleco, 2 chubby plecos, and 2 farlowella (twig catfish). Thank you. The altums (Pterophyllum altum) need the higher temperature (28C/30C) whilst angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare...
by Stephen59
31 Oct 2021, 09:09
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: What can be wrong?!?!
Replies: 14
Views: 4267

Re: What can be wrong?!?!

Just looking at the L024 on this website it says tank water temperature of 23-27C (73-80F). It's a sad day that I lost my L24 juvi. 1. Water parameters Temperature range. 28 C pH. 6-6.2 Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, levels. 0 Water change frequency 1-2 times per week 30% Maybe at 28C is too warm ? Jus...
by Stephen59
28 Oct 2021, 19:20
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: What can be wrong?!?!
Replies: 14
Views: 4267

Re: What can be wrong?!?!

Just looking at the L024 on this website it says tank water temperature of 23-27C (73-80F). It's a sad day that I lost my L24 juvi. 1. Water parameters Temperature range. 28 C pH. 6-6.2 Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, levels. 0 Water change frequency 1-2 times per week 30% Maybe at 28C is too warm ? Just...
by Stephen59
03 Oct 2021, 00:14
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: CW009 and temperature?
Replies: 4
Views: 3067

Re: CW009 and temperature?

The CW009 (Green Laser Cory) are from the Rio Ucayali & Marañón systems in Peru.
The long-term temp should be around 23/24/25C (74-77F) but can go as high as 27C (80F) or as low as 21C (70F).
I tend to keep fish within the middle of the water temperature range long-term.
A beautiful Corydoras.
by Stephen59
12 Aug 2021, 21:29
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L226 Vs L204 eating question
Replies: 4
Views: 2236

Re: L226 Vs L204 eating question

Thank you for the replies, appreciated.

I suspected they would be equally messy, just wanted to check.
Seems like I won't be stocking the L226 (Panaqolus changae).

Thanks
Stephen
by Stephen59
12 Aug 2021, 08:41
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L226 Vs L204 eating question
Replies: 4
Views: 2236

L226 Vs L204 eating question

L226 (Panaqolus changae) versus L204 (Panaqolus albivermis) eating question. Both the above are wood-eating plecs. I have recently re-homed my L204's due to the amount of wood they eat and the amount of poop they excrete. I was forever cleaning the aquarium and cleaning my external filters. It was a...
by Stephen59
12 Jul 2021, 09:17
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Adding fish to my aquarium, need help to choose!
Replies: 17
Views: 6995

Re: Adding fish to my aquarium, need help to choose!

Hi Woodh Please forgive me if I've missed something. If the temperature range for L397 is 24-30C (planet catfish) why is your temperature so high at 28C+, why not 26C which would be closer to the middle range? The options at 26C are far greater than those at 28C+ A nice shoal of Cardinal tetra would...
by Stephen59
06 May 2021, 10:08
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Is my Flash pleco (L204) male or female?
Replies: 4
Views: 3543

Re: Is my Flash pleco (L204) male or female?

Based on the recent images posted I have come to the conclusion that this Flash pleco is male.
Anyone looking for a male Flash pleco (L204) ? I'm willing to sell or exchange for a female ;)
I live in the UK (Hereford HR4)

Thanks
by Stephen59
04 May 2021, 19:45
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Is my Flash pleco (L204) male or female?
Replies: 4
Views: 3543

Re: Is my Flash pleco (L204) male or female?

This is a photo taken today inside the aquarium together with a slightly closer crop of the same image. Does it help?

(click to enlarge)
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Thanks
by Stephen59
04 May 2021, 08:52
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Is my Flash pleco (L204) male or female?
Replies: 4
Views: 3543

Re: Is my Flash pleco (L204) male or female?

Thanks Eric for the reply. My two Flash plecos are of different ages and sourced separately. My original male Flash pleco was acquired about 9 months ago when close to being fully grown (we call him George). The one in question is about 2/3rd the size of the other one but growing and was acquired ab...
by Stephen59
03 May 2021, 22:51
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Is my Flash pleco (L204) male or female?
Replies: 4
Views: 3543

Is my Flash pleco (L204) male or female?

I already have a virtually fully grown male Flash pleco L204 (Panaqolus albivermis). I also have another Flash pleco L204 but unsure of it's sex, initially I thought was female (hoping) but I'm now leaning towards being male. They are my only plecos and can sometimes be seen on the glass near each o...
by Stephen59
17 Jul 2020, 13:30
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Looking for pleco species that exist in Rio Guaporé
Replies: 8
Views: 6607

Re: Looking for pleco species that exist in Rio Guaporé

I have now changed river themes and sourced all the fish which includes a Flash pleco L204.
by Stephen59
19 Apr 2019, 11:09
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Looking for pleco species that exist in Rio Guaporé
Replies: 8
Views: 6607

Re: Looking for pleco species that exist in Rio Guaporé

Thank you Eric much appreciated, I'll take a look at the list later. I forgot to mention that my tank is themed on the Rio Guaporé so I'm quite strict on my stocking. I also found the Hypoptopoma baileyi when searching the Guaporé here on planetcatfish. There must be many more plecos in the Rio Guap...
by Stephen59
18 Apr 2019, 19:30
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Looking for pleco species that exist in Rio Guaporé
Replies: 8
Views: 6607

Looking for pleco species that exist in Rio Guaporé

Looking for pleco species that exist in Rio Guaporé.

I am no longer looking as I have changed river themes.

Thank you
Stephen

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