books and magazines with Zebra plecos?

tr6 · Post by **tr6** » 02 Apr 2007, 09:54

I'm just wondering if anyone can list a couple of books and magazines that zebra pleco have appeared in, be it a full write up, huge cover pic, or even a small article.
I heard that Practical fishkeeping has a couple, but i don't know which issues.
thanks

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 02 Apr 2007, 11:18

I know PFK had an article on H. zebra, I would say in 2005 or thereabouts. It had some nice pictures (including a front page), but not a whole lot of useful information otherwise. In my personal opinion, the info on this web-site is better (at least if you want to know about breeding them, rather than just generally reading someones experiences with these beautiful fish).

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Mats

apistomaster · Post by **apistomaster** » 02 Apr 2007, 17:03

TFH also had a large article with plenty of photos in an issue from about ten years ago if you are collecting anything in print. It was along the lines of "Finally, Zebra Pleco Bred in Captivity" article

However, as Mat said, if you need more state of the art information about Zebra L46 it is already here on planetcatfish.

I only recently obtained five juveniles for the first time. It will be awhile before I even have a chance to be fortunate enough to be blessed with babies of my own.
One can hope. They are certainly a spectacular catfish.

racoll · Post by **racoll** » 02 Apr 2007, 19:13

There are several pages of info in Wels Atas 1, as well as a section on the Xingu.

Even more info in Wels Atlas 2, although only available in German.

tr6 · Post by **tr6** » 03 Apr 2007, 06:40

its not about being relevant or current.
I know that more information can be found on the web.

my interest is simply for my library collection of this fish.
Its cool to see a picture of your favorite fish in a book or magazine, with a story about it, and seeing how the current infomation has changed.
Its simply about collection for the library.

tr6 · Post by **tr6** » 03 Apr 2007, 06:42

tropical fish hobbyist jan 1996
tropical fish hobbyist aug 1998
practical fishkeeping july 2005

i'll be on the lookout for these!!
thanks CivicR, keep them coming!!!

tr6 · Post by **tr6** » 03 Apr 2007, 06:51

[quote="racoll"]There are several pages of info in Wels Atas 1, as well as a section on the Xingu.
Even more info in Wels Atlas 2, although only available in German.[/quote]

SO, it has a picture or article about Zebra?

Is that the same as Baensch Catfish Atlas, Volume 1?
IF so thanks.
the ISBN is 978-3882440645 or 3882440643 for those who also would like to pick one up.
thanks!!

tr6 · Post by **tr6** » 03 Apr 2007, 06:55

Hey Apistomaster,
there is a guy on aquabid from washington selling some zebra right now, alot of us on zp and pf think he is a scammer though.
I have 4 adults, no breeding yet, have not found the trigger. I'm also growing out 10 juvies.

Post by **Shane** » 03 Apr 2007, 07:30

Amazonas Nr. 2 Nov/Dec 2005. Had an article on H. zebra and a couple of other articles on Hypancistrus spp. All in German.
http://www.ms-verlag.de/AMAZONAS.121.0.html

I noticed copies for sale on Amazon.com
-Shane

racoll · Post by **racoll** » 03 Apr 2007, 11:30

Is that the same as Baensch Catfish Atlas, Volume 1?

Yes indeed it is.

SO, it has a picture or article about Zebra?

No pictures i'm afraid. The section isn't about H. zebra, it is just mentioned in the chapter about Xingu habitats. The information about the Xingu is very good though, and gives you a very good picture of the river.

YSR50 · Post by **YSR50** » 04 Apr 2007, 05:18

posted this over at pf also. will post the article over there

I've been into plecos for quite some time

I had a few Zebras a while before this mag came out.