realy a Thomasai Pleco?

Iris · Post by **Iris** » 08 Jan 2006, 03:32

Hi,
I bought this pleco about 5 months ago. According to the store it is a thomasai pleco. I have been trying to get specific information about this kind of pleco for months, but never found anything until someone suggested this page. I'm not anymore too sure if this is a thomasai pleco.

He/She is 3 inches long, grey with black dots.

Sorry for the blurryness, still trying to get decent pictures with the camera..
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/I ... edreht.jpg
this is the other one

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/I ... hlis01.jpg

Thank you
Iris

Post by **Silurus** » 08 Jan 2006, 03:51

It's this.

Jackster · Post by **Jackster** » 08 Jan 2006, 03:56

I agree it's a Chaetostoma sp. L187a

Iris · Post by **Iris** » 08 Jan 2006, 04:05

thank you

! that were realy fast replies!

should these be kept alone or with other "buddies"?

Iris

Post by **Silurus** » 08 Jan 2006, 04:11

Chaetostoma tend to be territorial, especially with their own kind. If you want to keep more than one, make sure your tank is large enough.

Iris · Post by **Iris** » 08 Jan 2006, 04:15

what would you consider large enough? I have a 25g tank.

Iris

Post by **Silurus** » 08 Jan 2006, 04:17

You can probably put two. Certainly not more than three. Kind of depends on your current stocking level for the tank, too.
The point I am trying to make is that they don't seem to enjoy each other's company (except during breeding). Which means your fish is fine all by its lonesome self.

Iris · Post by **Iris** » 08 Jan 2006, 04:22

Thanks, if I would get a second one i'd have to wait a little until I can put the 3 goldfish back outside into the pond, so i can have more tank space for more fish or snails.
I have an aquaclear 200, which seems to work pretty well.

Iris

bronzefry · Post by **bronzefry** » 09 Jan 2006, 18:30

Even when they are attempting to breed they don't seem to enjoy each other's company. They need very well defined territories and a high water flow (think of a fast moving river). Goldfish may have a tough time with the fast moving water.
Amanda

laurab5 · Post by **laurab5** » 10 Jan 2006, 01:29

I second that comment. They are very aggressive, if my male 6 inch Metriaclima Callainos comes around, the L187b will try to chase it, but of course, the cobalt wins, and can leave marks.