Hi -

I found this thread thread discussing the same question, but Silurus responded before I could delete my question. Pretty quick work, there - thanks!

Laura-

When the barbells are lost, do they regenerate or are they lost permanently?

I have a Penguin 170 with Biowheel. My substrate is a rounded black gravel. I actually do have a couple groupings of plants and some java moss. Should I not have plants with a gibbiceps? So much to learn . . . I do regular partial water changes and have had this tank set up for about 4 months ...

Hi -

I have a 37g tank (pH=6.8 , GH=3dGH, no measureble nitrate or ammonia) with a 4" gibby, 5 black phantom tetras, 8 cardinal tetras and 2 dwarf gouramis.
My gouramis are a recent addition and I think I need to get a couple more as I have 2 males and they are often chasing each other around the ...

Thanks Rusty -

It was labeled a "Leopard Pl*co" where I bought it, about 8 months and 5 inches ago. I figured it was about time to determine how big my "little" buddy might become and started doing some research. . . :oops:
Looks like I'll eventually need either a much larger aquarium or find a ...

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I'm new here and have been overwhelmed going through all the pics trying to ID my pl*co. My best guess is a gibby. Any thoughts?

http://community.webshots.com/album/73609124zkAqNJ?207

Thanks!