Baryancistrus beggini prices?

[kizno1]

My LFS have one thats about 3" for sale for £30, Is that a fair price to pay? Its a great looking fish but just not sure if its worth the price.

[MatsP]

Doesn't sound too crazy to me. I've seen them for over £50 - but they were nice, large specimens. Make sure they have full bellies, as they can be hard to establish in an aquarium - so having ones that have been well settled in the shop helps!

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Mats

[kizno1]

Seems fair then. They only have 1 in a display tank but its been in there for a while apparently, i didnt get a great look at it but didnt notice it being overly skinny.

[MatsP]

Of course, ideally you'd have a group of about 6 of them, so you can pick out a male and two females, or some such.

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Mats

[kizno1]

Of course, ideally you'd have a group of about 6 of them, so you can pick out a male and two females, or some such.

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Mats

Will they still be alright singally then? I cant see me managing to get any more any time soon.

[MatsP]

Yes, of course, they're fine on their own - I just prefer to see them in groups - that way, they are given the possibility to breed, for example!

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Mats

[kizno1]

Fair enough, ideally i would love a group but this is the only one ive ever seen. It shouldnt have any problems in with Laetacara curviceps, Megalechis thoracata and Bunocephalus coracoideus should it?

[MatsP]

Those fish should be fine as far as I can see.

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Mats

[kizno1]

Thanks, hopefully ill be able to go pick it up soon then.