No views?

Is this unique then?

Steve

Come on guys!

Should I be concerned?

Thanks in advance.

Steve

I have a 6" TL Royal Pleco Panaque that I have had for about 8 months. He is eating well and has superb patternation but I notices this morning where the lines normally are on his belly has turned white. There are no visible signs of infection and his belly is not sunken. Any ideas if this is normal ...

Lizardking,

I have never heard of LDA33's growing to 7-8". Are you sure you have them at this size?

All the literature and info. on the net says max size 4.5".

Steve

Your other post in this forum backs up (IMO) the theory of white spot disease.

Treat with suitable medication ASAP and raise temp of tank to 28C.

Steve

Looks lik its got white spot disease to me. Especially on its fins!

Steve

Feed the others on flake.

But I feed 2 Spirulina tabs per day. Idea is one per Pleco (L141 + L134) + sinking pellets for Corys.

Steve

I have a small L134 (1.5"). He is eating well in a community tank but his belly seems bloated.

What can I do?
Stop feeding? I am feeding spirulina tabs.
Raise temp?
Treat with anything?

Any ideas?

Evan,

Personally I would go for a Royal. They have such characters and you can't beat that sound of them chewing/scraping at a piece of bogwood.

In the smaller L No's I like LDA33 (kids have named ours spotty. He is out all the time) or L134.

Steve

Thanks for the info.

But I am still confused by what is meant by "meaty" foods in the Cat-elog.

Steve

I have just bought a small L134. Cat-elog states "Omnivorous with a tendancy towards meaty foods". What type of food would this be? I feed all my other pl*cos on spirulina tabs and Courgette. Also, LFS stated Hypancistrus L134 but Cat-elog states Peckoltia. L134 body shape certainly resembles my ...

I know this is not a Catfish but you guys have been brilliant in the past when I have had problems with Pl*cos. I have recently bought a Green Terror (2.5"). Yesterday I noticed it had a clear string/worm like 'thing' hanging from its anus. This 'thing' is approximately 2" long. It did eventually ...

Definitely LDA33 Baryancistrus.

I have one at about 3".

Steve

I have a Panaque Nigrolineatus (4") that I have had for 6 months. I have also setup a South/Central American Cichlid tank with 2 Firemouth, 1 Convict and (I think) a Jewel. All young and getting on OK. Could I add the Panaque to the Cichlid tank? Tank is 200ltr, external filter, 26C, small gravel ...

Any ideas why i can't view these pics?

What is the smallest species of Ray that is available in the UK?
What size do they grow to?
What size tank would they need when fully grown?

Andy, Juwel tanks and stands/cabinets are designed so you do not need anything on the base on the tank. If your stand is 'bowed' or uneven i would suggest you take it back to the outlet you bought it from as this could be caused by water ingress into the chipboard. I am almost certain that if you ...

Adam, Does the filter media need to be above the reservoir of water in the sump or can the ceramic peices actually be in the water. I am now thinking of a 36" x 15" x 15" tank as a sump. Partition on third with acrylic/plastic. What would be the best method to ensure that the water from the tank is ...

There don't seem to be any pics of blue-eyed panagques in the Cat-elog?

What is their scientific name? L No.?

Does anybody have any pics?

Steve

Adam,

Could you explain what you mean by standing water when the power is turned off.

Thanks for the info.

Steve

Help, I am looking to setup a large tank (approx. 400L). I would like to use a standard sump trickle filter in a tank below the main tank. Are there any websites to show how to do this? Questions:- What volume should the sump be? Ratio with main tank? Can i construct my own sump from a small tank? I ...

Atlas,

I feed my L27 on blanched courgette (zuchini to our American friends) and algae tablets high in % algae.

I have tried squash and other fruit and veg but doesn't bother.

He is growing well and now at about 3".

Steve

How big will this Royal grow to.
I have one that is about 2.5" (bought at 2" about 3 months ago)?
What size tank will i eventually need, currently in 26 US gallon (100 ltr)?
Want a 300 ltr (79 US gallon) next. Will this be big enough when fully grown?

Steve

martin808,

What is BD sand.

I am keeping several species of Pl*cos in a tank (L205, L141, Bristlenose) and am using small pebbles. Would sand be any benefit?

Steve

I have an L190 Panaque in a Juwel tank. He/she does knaw at the plastic housing around the filter, heater and powerhead and I have seen this in his faeces (poo). Obviously gone staright through! Not done him any harm so far. The only thing is this is a hard brittle plastic and tanks are generally a ...

OK. I have just bought an L190 and it is about 2" and doing well. Eating pleanty of wood, algae on the glass and cucumber. I have also read they will eat meat (blood worms, cockles, mussels, etc). Is this true as i understood they were herbivores? Do they actually need this as part of there diet ...

Scientific name included.

Merlin2,

Astbury Garden Centre near Congleton, Cheshire.
A bit expensive compaired with other local lfs.

You could try:-
http://www.wharfaquatics.co.uk/stk-plecs.htm

Steve

Silurus,

How long do these Pl*cos take to grow to full size (9.6")?
Will it be OK with an LDA33, L205, L141 and a bristlenose timmerecks?

Anything else i should know about this species?

Steve

Anybody know what one of these is.

I have looked in Cat-eLog and found nothing of this name.

Found in LFS priced at UK£15 labelled as Red Tail Sternella.
Approx. 1.5"
Looks like L075 Pseudocanthicus leopardus but so small can't really tell.

Any ideas?

Steve