What this pleco?

justfishenator · Post by **justfishenator** » 05 Nov 2006, 07:06

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 691978.htm

Post by **Janne** » 05 Nov 2006, 19:33

Janne

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 05 Nov 2006, 21:18

Hi!!

Yeap I totally agree with Janne!! Peckoltia sp L205!!

Cheers
Yann

husky_jim · Post by **husky_jim** » 05 Nov 2006, 23:35

Yes this is a beautiful L205.

I won't comment about the fish but the price.....This spiece is listed in Peruvian exporters for less than 5 US dollars and he is asking 220!!!!

I have a group of 7 and i got them less than 60 US total.And i live in Greece (such plecos are rare here)....

p.s. and i thought 422Euros where ridiculous for a zebra that lfs here ask for

p.s.2 Sorry if i went off-topic

justfishenator · Post by **justfishenator** » 07 Nov 2006, 05:48

Yes prices are stupid. Because of are strict import laws plecos are a pretty expensive fish to own. Could I breed this fish in a 10gal tank?

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 07 Nov 2006, 10:37

It's probably better to try to breed this fish in the next size or two up from a 10g tank - if they are anything like my , as well as the fact that a bigger tank requires less maintenance for the same level of water quality.

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Mats

justfishenator · Post by **justfishenator** » 07 Nov 2006, 19:02

so a 15-20 gal tank? I thought 10gal would be easier for; I have never done a rainy season and thought it would be better to start in a 10gal?

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 08 Nov 2006, 09:38

It's obviously easier to change the water conditions in a smaller tank, but it's not helpfull that the water conditions also go bad quite quickly. These aren't tiny fish (not when they are mature at least), so they produce a decent amount of waste, and that makes the water dirty quickly. A bigger tank is better because there is more water to dilute the waste.

Yes, you need more water to change the water conditions (conductivity primarily)...

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Mats