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by tagamasid1023
29 Dec 2016, 04:12
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Please help sexing my L091
Replies: 2
Views: 1219

Re: Please help sexing my L091

Female, based on body shape. Very nice!
by tagamasid1023
09 Dec 2015, 04:35
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L264 Sultan plec?
Replies: 8
Views: 1558

Re: L264 Sultan plec?

These are very voracious eaters IME. Carnivore but very susceptible to bloating with daily protein-based diet. More plant-based sinking tabs is best and less on protein-based food. Fresh prawns can be offered once or twice a month. These are also very aggressive among themselves and others just like ...
by tagamasid1023
23 Nov 2015, 22:14
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: help for L14 sexing
Replies: 7
Views: 2346

Re: help for L14 sexing

Agree. Both are females based on head and overall body shape.
by tagamasid1023
26 Oct 2015, 23:21
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Feeding snails to plecos
Replies: 1
Views: 737

Re: Feeding snails to plecos

I'm not sure about the L128s but in my many years of keeping Leporacanthicus species, I've never seen them eat snails. I've kept different species of snails with these and they didn't bother them at all. Perhaps because I keep them well fed. I'm also unsure that snails are staple food source of ...
by tagamasid1023
28 May 2015, 15:24
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Plec's for Large Cichlid Tank?
Replies: 7
Views: 2368

Re: Plec's for Large Cichlid Tank?

Why Scobys? Though large, I thought they weren't as aggressive/tough as Pseudas. Scobis are very "tough", hardy, and aggressive IME. Especially, once they reach sub-adult size and age. A six-foot long tank would be just enough for a pair IMO. Perhaps they are often overlooked for their "toughness ...
by tagamasid1023
18 May 2015, 15:50
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L091 in hiding for 6+ months
Replies: 11
Views: 3465

Re: L091 in hiding for 6+ months

These are on the carnivorous side and have never touched fresh vegetables that I have offered. The closest "greens" they accept are algae wafers and Cory Sinking tabs. They do love the occasional fresh prawns too.
Good luck with your beautiful L091!
by tagamasid1023
16 May 2015, 04:32
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L091 in hiding for 6+ months
Replies: 11
Views: 3465

Re: L091 in hiding for 6+ months

These typically do not keep themselves exposed out during daytime. Turning the lights on certainly wouldn't encourage it to come out furthermore. If you want to get a "view" of him more, try to rearrange the set-up. Eliminate hiding place in the back of the tand and other corners that would ...
by tagamasid1023
14 May 2015, 15:47
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: sexing pleco l240
Replies: 3
Views: 1343

Re: sexing pleco l240

Keep feeding them for a couple of months or so. They need to fatten up to ease sexing. Could be skinny females. Odontodes is not a very reliable parameter for sexing these, as both sexes are equally "hairy" IME.
by tagamasid1023
05 May 2015, 05:43
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Sex my plex, L091's
Replies: 5
Views: 1675

Re: Sex my plex, L091's

It seems you have a pair. Males are typically darker in colouration than females.
How big are these? What type of food are they being offered? Seems like not really big enough to become gravid.
by tagamasid1023
30 Apr 2015, 18:41
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: male/ female golden nugget
Replies: 5
Views: 1201

Re: male/ female golden nugget

The photos you provided will not make it easier for folks here to help you. You need to place them in a basin and take close-up shots from above to show its overall shape. Furthermore, provide details such as its current size.
by tagamasid1023
30 Apr 2015, 17:18
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Medusa behavior query
Replies: 6
Views: 2169

Re: Medusa behavior query

Had a pair of these before. Kept them in a 20G Long with sand and lots of wood. Thought they weren't pretty happy with the setup so I transferred them to a 55G with a trio of other plecs and lots of tight places (good for their flat profile) and rocks. Moreover, the tank was in a pretty dark part of ...
by tagamasid1023
27 Apr 2015, 01:05
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Back in the game L14
Replies: 2
Views: 991

Re: Back in the game L14

Both are males based on those head shots. Square heads and tapered bodies from head to tail.
Females do get into caves no doubt. Especially if hiding places is scarce. Males also do spend time in the cave of their choice but not all day long. Mine do come out anytime he smells tetra food.
by tagamasid1023
27 Feb 2015, 03:16
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: L014 If it was ill?
Replies: 3
Views: 1208

Re: L014 If it was ill?

Looks like normal stress colouration to me as I've seen this before on my L14s.
by tagamasid1023
02 Feb 2015, 19:12
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: What species of Leporacanthicus?
Replies: 7
Views: 2228

Re: What species of Leporacanthicus?

I have a trio of these (2F & 1M) that I've been keeping for about two years now. At 4 inches, my females have fuller bodies compared to the male's tapered appearance. Moreover, the females tend to be lighter in colouration compared to the male. I also observed these colour difference in my trio of ...
by tagamasid1023
27 Jan 2015, 16:04
Forum: For Sale (USA & Canada)
Topic: L114
Replies: 4
Views: 1864

Re: L114

PM sent.
by tagamasid1023
21 Dec 2014, 20:42
Forum: For Sale (USA & Canada)
Topic: L114
Replies: 4
Views: 1864

Re: L114

Yes, he needs to be picked up in Chicago. Thanks.
by tagamasid1023
27 Nov 2014, 22:35
Forum: For Sale (USA & Canada)
Topic: L114
Replies: 4
Views: 1864

L114

Here is a 7-inch male L114. Been keeping him since he was a 1.5-incher. Shoot me cash or trade offers. Willing to trade for Hypans, Peckoltias or Panaqolus. Can be picked-up in Chicago. Thanks.
by tagamasid1023
22 Sep 2014, 22:05
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: What kind of plecos are these?
Replies: 9
Views: 3324

Re: What kind of plecos are these?

Both are Leporacanthicus. First one is L007. While the other is L240 IMO.
by tagamasid1023
28 Jul 2014, 23:45
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus l001 max size
Replies: 2
Views: 936

Re: Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus l001 max size

Never seen any bigger than a foot in captivity. Perhaps in the wild it is possible.
by tagamasid1023
10 May 2014, 18:50
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: my L102
Replies: 12
Views: 3438

Re: my L102

Do you? Good for you! :d Nothing personal but I see them as Scobis. Shape and size, off to be Hypans. Well, enjoy! Hope everything turns out nice. Good luck! b-)
by tagamasid1023
09 May 2014, 03:04
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: my L102
Replies: 12
Views: 3438

Re: my L102

Perhaps you were told wrong and they erred with the ID. LFS such as Rare Aquatics are not perfect with their identification. They do err every now and then you know. These are 100% Scobis. I know a Scobi when I see one. These are three males. Take a close-up shot of their mouths and you'll see they ...
by tagamasid1023
08 May 2014, 21:49
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: my L102
Replies: 12
Views: 3438

Re: my L102

These are Scobis not Hypans.
by tagamasid1023
29 Apr 2014, 06:08
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Sexing L091?
Replies: 5
Views: 1493

Re: Sexing L091?

It is common for them to look thin and frail coming from the wild. Hold on to them. With ample food, they'll be in better shape soon. Good luck!
by tagamasid1023
27 Apr 2014, 19:28
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: king tiger, how many is too many in tank?
Replies: 11
Views: 3077

Re: king tiger, how many is too many in tank?

I agree, filtration could be a concern. Panaques such as Royals make a lot of mess because of their wood dietary needs. Moreover, eventually these Royals will grow pretty big and demand more space and food. Making it pretty difficult for the smaller Hypans to compete. Another issue I believe is the ...

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