For a fish that I got the size of my litte toe

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For a fish that I got the size of my litte toe

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He's grown a bit ....

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Re: For a fish that I got the size of my litte toe

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Good job :thumbsup: How long has it been? What size is it now?
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I think about 30 months he's about 12" now. Was about 1" when I got him.
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Hypostomus cochliodon or similar? Nice fish!

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Re: For a fish that I got the size of my litte toe

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MatsP wrote:Hypostomus cochliodon or similar?
Nah, that's a
Panaque
I think.
L203
?

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Re: For a fish that I got the size of my litte toe

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That is so COOL!! :thumbsup:
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Re: For a fish that I got the size of my litte toe

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Jools wrote:
MatsP wrote:Hypostomus cochliodon or similar?
Nah, that's a
Panaque
I think.
L203
?

Jools

Yeah its a Titanic ....
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Re: For a fish that I got the size of my litte toe

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Wow! thats one gorgeous looking plec you got there,absolutely stunning :thumbsup:
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Re: For a fish that I got the size of my litte toe

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Amazing growth rate for panaque in captive condition! Would be great if you share more details on your husbandry (feeding, water change, tank size etc). This is one gorgeous fish and may the growth continue!
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Re: For a fish that I got the size of my litte toe

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I agree with poster above me! Very interested in hearing how you got him to grow so fast. Great looking fish btw :)
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