Orange Spotted Edged Fin Pleco

[jellymonster]

Hi Guys,

I'm wondering what type of Plec I have.

Also, how can you tell its sex?

I will try and get better pictures next time it comes out to play =)

[MatsP]

I know, I know (in a childish, excited voice...)

Leporacanthicus triactis

Edit: Sexing isn't the easiest. I suspect your fish is a male, but best way to tell is to either inspect the papillae ("genitals") - pointy bits = male, blunt bits = female, or the width of the head: Narrow head is female, broad head is male. I find the latter a better method, but it basically assumes the fish is on a light-coloured background, and it works best if you have several fish of different sexes.


Once settled, it will come out very nicely for a mussel or prawn "treat".

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Mats

[jellymonster]

I know, I know (in a childish, excited voice...)

Leporacanthicus triactis

Edit: Sexing isn't the easiest. I suspect your fish is a male, but best way to tell is to either inspect the papillae ("genitals") - pointy bits = male, blunt bits = female, or the width of the head: Narrow head is female, broad head is male. I find the latter a better method, but it basically assumes the fish is on a light-coloured background, and it works best if you have several fish of different sexes.


Once settled, it will come out very nicely for a mussel or prawn "treat".

IMG_0565.JPG

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Mats

Genious =D

that's it =D

I've had it a while now (4 or 5 months maybe?), it does come out often enough but it seems to prefer the dark.

I also found that after a blackout I did last month it had gone a much lighter brown. And after having the lights on as normal it went much darker.

[MatsP]

Yeah, they are quite good at changing colour. I've got a group of five, in a fairly dark tank. And aside from tails and sometimes the odd dorsal, not much is showing during lights on. But given them a treat, they do come out and munch...

Tescos have a deal on for mussles 3 for 2, pack of about 600g -> 1800g mussels for £6. One mussel every other day per fish or so. That'll keep you going...

How big is it? And roughly where do you live?

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Mats

[macvsog23]

Hi

A fantastic fish very easy to keep given the right conditions.
The pattern on the dorsal fin is I have been told a method to attract a mate in the dark water and the caves they enjoy living in.