Peckoltia snethlageae L141

[amergim]

So what's the actual maximum size for this guy?

5.5" like PC says or +25" like Datz says?

Thanks,
Ramon

[MatsP]

I've got a document that says 25cm (approx 10"), which is probably where the 25" is a misprint from.

Whether 5.5" is closer or 25cm is closer is up for debate, but I very much doubt that 25" is correct for anything that has been labled Peckoltia (or Ancistomus, as my document says).

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Mats

[amergim]

Oh.. I mistyped too Datz says 25cm (about 10"). That was actually my question. I got 6 this past weekend thinking they would grow to 5.5" and then I checked Datz... man, was I surprised...

[MatsP]

Some further information:
Fishbase lists 15 cm (6") TL.
CLOFFSCA lists 22 cm (9") TL.

So, it's likely that this fish grows to a bit larger than the average peckoltia species, perhaps around 8" SL.

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Mats

[amergim]

Thanks for the info. I may have to find them a new home in the future. For now, they are just between 2"-3"

[amergim]

Do you have any other info? I haven't been able to find much info specific to this species. Do they come from fast water?

Thanks,
Ramon

[MatsP]

Ramon,

I don't know much about them. I'd say they are similar to

Peckoltia sabaji

and those, rather than the

Peckoltia vittata

for example.

I haven't kept any of the former type, but I have one of the latter... Not that that's any help, really...

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Mats

[amergim]

Mats,

Thanks for the info. If they are any similar to the sabaji, it looks like the L141 could do ok in a 40G with current. I may just try that and see how they do. I can always put them back in their current tank, even though it's a bit crowded with piebald ancistrus.

There's plenty wood in that 40G and it has sand and small gravel. I also have a few rounded rocks I can put in there. I'll let you know how they do and maybe I'll keep a diary or something with their progress.

Thanks again,
Ramon