I have what I believe is a male (odontodes are prominent)and he is quite shy also. It's a shame because he's really quite a beautiful specimen. He "creeps" out when I drop in the shrimp pellets for my cories and snatches them. That's really the only time I see him.

What a fabulous creature.

What are the dimensions of your tank?

Absolutely gorgeous.

A few months ago, one of my C. elegans got trapped inside a small cave I had in my tank. I'm not sure how long she was there but I noticed her during my weekly maintenance routine. I pulled the cave to the surface of the water to attempt to get her free. She was VERY stuck and I finally (as a last ...

This was sold to me as C. elegans but after viewing pictures online...I'm not so sure. There does seem to be a distinct difference in the way males and females look. I am leaning towards a female C. elegans but I'd like a definite confirmation either way. I'm sorry for the quality and if clearer ...

Yes! That's it, Silurus. Thanks so much for the replies.

Hello all... My first post here. :) I bought one of these little guys last weekend. At the time, I was told his common name was Rio Pl*co. I went back today to check out the name written on the side of the tank. Peckoltia Sp. Rio Momon. He looks similar in coloring to L202 but has very pronounced ...