L095 aka Pellegrini Pleco feeding?

alfon76 · Post by **alfon76** » 26 Nov 2006, 14:41

Hi all:

I received recently 4 larger specimens of L095 and they are looking quite impressive. I want to ask to see if they have any specific feeding requirements that the regular literature might not say. I have been offering Cucumbers, Zucchini, shrimp pellets, Color bits, brine shrimp and bloodworms. I also have plenty of driftwood in the tank and plan on adding new pieces soon. If all this sounds good enough, then I appreciate the feedback. If I should be doing something extra, I will definitely welcome the information.

Thanks,
Ivan

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 27 Nov 2006, 11:22

I'd say that a mostly vegetarian diet would be the best choice. The Cat-eLog doesn't say anything, and nor does Fishbase, so I can't really say any more than that.

I've added a temp range of 23-27'C (73-80'F) to the Cat-eLog entry - will get there when Jools gets round to approving it.

If you keep these for a while and see how they fare, maybe you can post some comments that would make it into the Cat-eLog...

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Mats

alfon76 · Post by **alfon76** » 27 Nov 2006, 13:15

I appreciate the response. I will continue my feeding regime then and see how they fare. The temp. you recommended is pretty much the same one I am keeping them. They are in a 450 gallon tank so they should have plenty of space.

Thanks again,
Ivan

andregurov · Post by **andregurov** » 27 Nov 2006, 21:39

Wow. That will some sharp-looking tank. I've not got much to add. Ones I've kept in the past did great on a vegetable heavy diet, with frozen shrimp thrown in twice a week. I'm not certain how much grazing on driftwood they do, there was always uneaten algal growth in their tanks that they would not touch. They are very active at feeding time however. Please post tank shots

Is this to be a breeding project?

J

Jorge · Post by **Jorge** » 28 Nov 2006, 01:07

MatsP wrote: The Cat-eLog doesn't say anything, and nor does Fishbase

Here says something...

http://atlas.drpez.org/Pseudorinelepis-genibarbis

According to this is an omnivorous species and bloodworms, artemia, mussel, pieces of shrimp, etc. should be adequate

alfon76 · Post by **alfon76** » 28 Nov 2006, 01:45

I am hoping for a breeding project but if not, it is still my favorite species of Pleco. I am expecting 2 more tomorrow so we will see how they fare in the long term.
I appreciate the webpage Jorge, it helped me determine some of the rivers they come from in nature and had some info on the feeding behavior which suggests I am doing it right by providing animal and plant matter alike.
So far all 4 have nice, round bellies so I am hoping I am doing something quite right.

I will keep you all posted and see if I can take some decent shots of the tank. There are lots of other fishes (plecos too) in the tank with them but planning on cutting back on them to make it a pleco tank or mainly a South American tank.

Ivan

Andrewjw · Post by **Andrewjw** » 30 Nov 2006, 03:15

I have had 4 very large ones for a year now in a 240gallon, and they are great fish. they eat everything, and i feed a mixture. they do not eat a lot of wood, and in fact rarely seem to be on it, or even near it. they hover over the bottom. the males are lighter in color, almost with a blueish whitish tint over the body and fins.....the males also seem to have a longer dorsal fin.....look at the space between the end of the dorsal, and the beginning of the tail...in my males, there is only a bout an inch of space...in the females, about 2.5 inches.......i have the tank set-up for breeding, but no luck so far......they have very little interest in caves, and just like hanging out on the sand, or near some wood......Andy

Andrewjw · Post by **Andrewjw** » 30 Nov 2006, 03:15

I have had 4 very large ones for a year now in a 240gallon, and they are great fish. they eat everything, and i feed a mixture. they do not eat a lot of wood, and in fact rarely seem to be on it, or even near it. they hover over the bottom. the males are lighter in color, almost with a blueish whitish tint over the body and fins.....the males also seem to have a longer dorsal fin.....look at the space between the end of the dorsal, and the beginning of the tail...in my males, there is only a bout an inch of space...in the females, about 2.5 inches.......i have the tank set-up for breeding, but no luck so far......they have very little interest in caves, and just like haning out on the sand, or near some wood......Andy

alfon76 · Post by **alfon76** » 30 Nov 2006, 03:49

Thank you for the info Andy. When you say "very large ones" what size do you mean? Mine are in the 9-11 inch range and are 6 in total. They do attach themselves to wood and other decorations but appear to like eating floating particles. Their bellies have stayed pretty full so far so they must appreciate the food I am offering.
I am hoping also to breed them but not holding my breath to it.
Look forward to the sizes of your Pellegrinis and, if available, any pics.

Ivan

TheHypnotoad · Post by **TheHypnotoad** » 01 Dec 2006, 00:48

The Hypnotoad declares that these are very impressive fish and coverts these specimens.
The Hypnotoad has never seen this species in an LFS in exchange for currency.
You are very lucky to have these fine aquisitions and a breeding project would be most advisable.