You lucky bugger! I wish I could get more tanks of a bigger nature. I want more L number plecos, would LOVE hypancistrus zebra but cant justify the money people ask for them. Oh well. Make sure you get some pics up of your new tank.

Thank you Carp37

Must agree with MatsP there, my tank is in a secluded corner away from sunlight, I monitor the feeding time to make sure I dont give too much and the rest is down to the fish. Like I say though, it did take nearly two years for it to be so stable and clean and now it pretty much looks after itself.

I have had a Rio 125 for almost 3 years now and I had untold problems in the first 6 months with fluctuations of all elements. I was lucky enough to keep all the fish alive but on a few occasions I nearly lost them. However, after the settling period I have never had a problem with it. I monitor the ...

Here is my Rio 125 set up, pic is month old and some plants have grown in the back left since. I also include a pic of my babe Queen Arabesque.

Thanks everyone for the great comments. I agree with what you all say about prefering non-hybrids etc, but when I got I was a complete novice (still am to an extent) but I do like these two. Not only do they look good, they have so much personality. Thanks again for all your help, I have been ...

You sure do know your stuff. Once again, many thanks.

They are very active, only occassionally do they hide away and chill out for a bit. Lots of charecter about them and always snooping into all nooks and crannys. They are also very friendly and very graceful. Birger, why do you say you want to be wrong about the ID/comments? My main concern is the ...

pics of the second syno and both together. notice the second has more spots especially towards the tail.

The pics are of the same Syno, one with better settings on the camera. I'll go and get a pic of the other. Both same size approx 6 inches

Anyone any ideas as to what my syno's are? I have two the same, approx 6 inches. Sold to me as Leopard Syno's.