my boyfriend's pleco

chrisinha · Post by **chrisinha** » 19 Dec 2004, 07:13

here's a picture of my boyfriend's pleco. which one is it?

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 19 Dec 2004, 08:51

it is a coomon p***o but does his colour change quite often ??? i have 2 and mine either do what your top picture has done or turn reddish brown when they see each other

Post by **Silurus** » 19 Dec 2004, 11:21

chrisinha · Post by **chrisinha** » 19 Dec 2004, 19:04

thank you, silurus! i knew you'd reply

my boyfriend says that it does change colours... but i cant explain why.

Perky · Post by **Perky** » 19 Dec 2004, 23:32

It is a gibbiceps
I agree with Silurus
Very nice Plecs they are, not the most extravagent or rare but look amazing especially when nearer full size!

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 21 Dec 2004, 09:17

i have 2 of them at about 15cm each.

Does anyone else have experience with them changing colours

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 21 Dec 2004, 09:47

AFAIK all Loricarids are able to change colour. For instance, they will change to some more stripy/blotchy colour when "stressed" (i.e. being caught, or scared).

They can also go darker and lighter depending on the area around them.

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pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 22 Dec 2004, 09:39

would they change colour when they are about to commence squabbles with other pl**os cos thats when mine do it

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 22 Dec 2004, 09:43

Yep, squabbles are most likely to cause some form of stress situation, but also, maybe more importantly, it's critical to show the opponent that you don't like what they are doing, and changing colour could be a good way to do this...

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Mats