L282 (King galaxy cactus pleco)

Chrysichthys · Post by **Chrysichthys** » 14 May 2004, 16:28

LFS has what appears to be one of these, sold as Pseudacanthicus Yellow spot. I would like to know how big they get--it has doubled in size during the two months they've had it.

Post by **Janne** » 14 May 2004, 23:47

Both Datz and the Aqualog says around 40 cm (16").

Janne

Chrysichthys · Post by **Chrysichthys** » 15 May 2004, 14:49

I thought it might be a big one. The problem is, it costs the equivalent of $250 U.S.

Post by **Janne** » 15 May 2004, 17:27

But its a beautiful catfish

They are expensive here too but not so expensive...just over 100$.

Janne

Wood · Post by **Wood** » 18 May 2004, 00:27

I thought L282 has white spots???

Stuey · Post by **Stuey** » 18 May 2004, 00:47

I have an L282, about 8 inches or so...definitely has yellow spots

The vamp plec L240 has similar spots which are white

Wood · Post by **Wood** » 18 May 2004, 03:16

Thanks for that Stuey I guess my new $80.00 Aqualog is wrong already!

Stuey · Post by **Stuey** » 18 May 2004, 20:15

glad I could help wood,

shame you are so far away, I have the L282 for sale at the moment.

apart from the error you found what is the new aqualog like?

Wood · Post by **Wood** » 18 May 2004, 23:02

Sounds like a nice fish Stuey. I agree I wish you were not so far away because I would probably buy a couple from you! Nice corresponding with you anyway. If you ever go to N.Y.C. let me know.

Kimy · Post by **Kimy** » 28 May 2004, 10:42

is this a L282 (King galaxy cactus pleco)??
Is it really true that they grow to be 40cm long?!?!
in that case I won't be able to keep mine cuz i've only got a 350l aqarium...
I've got 3 of them.
the male is about 17cm long and the two females are about 16cm.
how much are they worth??

Chrysichthys · Post by **Chrysichthys** » 28 May 2004, 16:06

I think that's actually L007 (Leporacanthicus galaxias). L282 has a rougher, bristly skin.