Hi guys: Posting here as I am not sure if something specific can cause bloat in plecos or something like it. I recently acquired a nice group or larger L-095 and they all seemed ok, that is until today. I have been offering Cucumber, Zucchini, Color bits, bloodworms, brine shrimp and spirulina ...

Anyone knows where I can find these guys or if they are even available to the hobby in the USA?

Ivan

Thank you for the info Andy. When you say "very large ones" what size do you mean? Mine are in the 9-11 inch range and are 6 in total. They do attach themselves to wood and other decorations but appear to like eating floating particles. Their bellies have stayed pretty full so far so they must ...

I am hoping for a breeding project but if not, it is still my favorite species of Pleco. I am expecting 2 more tomorrow so we will see how they fare in the long term. I appreciate the webpage Jorge, it helped me determine some of the rivers they come from in nature and had some info on the feeding ...

I appreciate the response. I will continue my feeding regime then and see how they fare. The temp. you recommended is pretty much the same one I am keeping them. They are in a 450 gallon tank so they should have plenty of space.

Thanks again,
Ivan

Hi all: I received recently 4 larger specimens of L095 and they are looking quite impressive. I want to ask to see if they have any specific feeding requirements that the regular literature might not say. I have been offering Cucumbers, Zucchini, shrimp pellets, Color bits, brine shrimp and ...

Hello everyone: My name is Ivan and I live in Flroida, USA. I just joined this magnificent forunm and have been almost overwhelmed at the great amount of info there is in the website. I currently own the follwoing as far as catfishes go: 1 Ageneiosus brevifilis 1 Ageneiosus marmoratus 1 Tiger ...