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by grettonman
24 Mar 2006, 13:24
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Any ideas on the Id of this fish
Replies: 3
Views: 1071

I was offered them as L236's but the thing that put a doubt in mind was I have read that very few L236's are imported into Europe and that a lot of L236's are in fact L399/L400's
by grettonman
23 Mar 2006, 19:56
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Any ideas on the Id of this fish
Replies: 3
Views: 1071

Any ideas on the Id of this fish

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Any ideas gratefully accepted
by grettonman
18 Mar 2006, 16:37
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Queen Arabesque
Replies: 2
Views: 778

Queen Arabesque

Two of my QAs have suddenly died. They both appear to have been bitten as they both have an area behind the pectoral fin that is white in color about 3mm by 4 mm. The tank is only home to QAs and the water parameters are all normal. Any ideas ? Is it a fungal infection ? No pictures possible as I ...
by grettonman
13 Mar 2006, 13:58
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Heating and filtering
Replies: 3
Views: 825

Heating and filtering

Waht is the best form of filtration and heating for a 2.4 metres x 50 cm x 60 cm tank. It will house L-plecs. I was thinking of undergavel filters powered by a pair of Eheim 2128 Thermofilters. Any thoughts or views gratefully accepted
by grettonman
08 Mar 2006, 19:02
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Cloudy Eye
Replies: 3
Views: 785

I have had it for two weeks now. He is in a 180 litre tank with a L27a of a similar size
by grettonman
08 Mar 2006, 18:21
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Cloudy Eye
Replies: 3
Views: 785

Cloudy Eye

One of my L190 panaques has a cloudy ete. The other one appears to be mormal. Anyone any ideas what Ollie could be suffering from. Ollie is the name my girls gave to him / her
by grettonman
05 Mar 2006, 11:57
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Fish Hut.
Replies: 38
Views: 12997

What did you intend making the stands out of ?
by grettonman
03 Mar 2006, 16:12
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Fish Tank Size
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

I have about 10 Juwel 180s that have been given to me. They will do to start with. It is only being to subsidise my fishkeeping hobby. I currently have two breeding colonies of Zebs, one of QA's and one of L333 so I could always sell these. But the Zebs would be with me for about 1 year before ...
by grettonman
03 Mar 2006, 15:48
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Fish Tank Size
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Fish Tank Size

I am considering setting up a business selling L plecs. I am going to use some Juwel 180 tanks. The plecs I am contemplate selling are L66, L134, L204, L201, L260, L333 and others of a similar size Question 1 How many plecs can I keep in tanks of this size Question 2 Filtration - Undergravel with ...
by grettonman
01 Mar 2006, 21:39
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Help - Medication
Replies: 1
Views: 574

Help - Medication

One of my Panaques has what looks like a fungus on him. Any idea of what it could be and what do I treat it with ?
by grettonman
25 Feb 2006, 19:47
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Queen Arabesque
Replies: 2
Views: 829

Queen Arabesque

How did they get their name ?
by grettonman
18 Feb 2006, 21:33
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Tank Size for a L27
Replies: 3
Views: 947

yes I realised the size and longevity of Ollie. Just was not sure what size tank he would eventually need
by grettonman
18 Feb 2006, 19:12
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Who is Olive
Replies: 6
Views: 1350

I was told it was a L27
by grettonman
18 Feb 2006, 18:35
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Tank Size for a L27
Replies: 3
Views: 947

Tank Size for a L27

What size tank do you need for a fully grown L27 Royal Plec
by grettonman
17 Feb 2006, 18:41
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Who is Olive
Replies: 6
Views: 1350

Its probably me. If someone would be so kind as to tell me what I have done wrong
by grettonman
17 Feb 2006, 18:01
Forum: What is my catfish?
Topic: Who is Olive
Replies: 6
Views: 1350

Who is Olive

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Can someone identify this Royal Plec please. He/ she is called Olive
by grettonman
17 Feb 2006, 12:02
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Zeb Plecs
Replies: 3
Views: 1087

The reason I was contemplating using one was not to reduce water changes but try and ensure that my Zebs are kept in the safest environment.
by grettonman
17 Feb 2006, 11:46
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Zeb Plecs
Replies: 3
Views: 1087

Zeb Plecs

I am considering purchasing one of these NR 5000 Nitratereductor 3000ltr from Aqua Medic. http://www.swelluk.com/marine/8-35-491

Has anyone used one in a fresh water environment and are they effective
by grettonman
16 Feb 2006, 21:11
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Magnetic scale reducers...
Replies: 8
Views: 1672

They help prevent limescale build up on appliances that use water eg washing machines and central heating boilers. They do work but are not 100 % effective
by grettonman
13 Feb 2006, 08:41
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Large Tank Setup
Replies: 4
Views: 869

Any particular L numbers ?
by grettonman
13 Feb 2006, 08:30
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Large Tank Setup
Replies: 4
Views: 869

Large Tank Setup

I have just purchased a 6' x 2' x 2' and I am looking to stock it with some plecs. Anyone got any suggestions for plecs around about the same size as Queen Arabesques which hopefully will breed
by grettonman
08 Feb 2006, 19:24
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Maturing a Tank
Replies: 1
Views: 380

Maturing a Tank

How long should a tank and its filters be matured before introdcing plecs ?
Waht is the best way to mature the tank ?
by grettonman
06 Feb 2006, 11:15
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Breeding QAs
Replies: 6
Views: 1306

I have bred them before with lots of filters to get the turnover of water but I was trying to create a tank that was more pleasing on the eye
by grettonman
04 Feb 2006, 12:13
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Breeding QAs
Replies: 6
Views: 1306

Breeding QAs

I am in the process of setting up a tank to breed QAs and have some questions. The tank I am going to use is a Juwel 300 - 121 x 51 x 73 cm, 300 litres. I intend to have 5 females and 2 males. Are undergravel filters suitable with the water being filtered through a pair of Eheim 2329-51 Wet/Dry ...
by grettonman
24 Jan 2006, 23:40
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: Tank Mates
Replies: 3
Views: 542

Tank Mates

I am currently mnaturing a 5' tank which I intend to populate with about 10 Queen Arabesques. What fish would people suhgest for a shoaling fish and as algae eaters

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