I know, I know, no pic. Good desciption though!

flyinmike · Post by **flyinmike** » 23 Nov 2003, 00:24

My LFS just got two awesome plecs. They are approx. 6" TL. Black with white slightly irregular (not round) spots. Long slender build. Exaggerated lyre tail. They didn't raise the dorsal but I would say sharklike. VERY "fuzzy". And I do mean very!

Post by **Silurus** » 23 Nov 2003, 00:27

Sounds like Acanthicus adonis.

flyinmike · Post by **flyinmike** » 23 Nov 2003, 02:34

Yep. That's it. Really awesome looking plec. I've already got my name on one! They're in a tank marked display only but he always seems to have an extra one in there for me. $69.00 US.. Ouch!! Will definitely be my most expensive fish.

Post by **Rusty** » 23 Nov 2003, 02:46

Keep in mind that they are probably the largest pleco species regularly imported. They can supposedly get to 1 yard long and across!

Rusty

flyinmike · Post by **flyinmike** » 23 Nov 2003, 03:45

Rusty wrote:Keep in mind that they are probably the largest pl*co species regularly imported. They can supposedly get to 1 yard long and across!

Rusty

How long do you suppose it would take one to get that big

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 23 Nov 2003, 16:29

Hi!

For sure it would take several years to grow up to that size but better leave this one unless you already have a huge tank!!!
There are some way smaller species with a colour pattern as much as attractive than Acanthicus adonis
Cheers
Yann

flyinmike · Post by **flyinmike** » 23 Nov 2003, 17:12

yannfulliquet wrote:Hi!

For sure it would take several years to grow up to that size but better leave this one unless you already have a huge tank!!!
There are some way smaller species with a colour pattern as much as attractive than Acanthicus adonis
Cheers
Yann

I have a 1000gal pond 2' deep. I've been thinking of heating to 68*F in the winter. Would that be warm enough?

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 25 Nov 2003, 19:43

HI!

I think 68 might be a bit just too low might want to least 73F...
Cheers
Yann