L090?

sharn · Post by **sharn** » 26 May 2006, 12:00

hello guys, i was just wondering if this is a L090? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... d=57929338

the seller has stated it is and i am wanting to purchase a smaller plec, say 20cm that would be happy living in a BB discus tank (with wood and a java fern, anubias etc on it). i was wanting to know the ID of this fish http://www.newzealanddiscus.com/photos.htm (go down to 'lyre tail', the one that looks like the royals) a while back and everyone said it was a L090, is there two differnt colour strains?

thanks guys

oscar300 · Post by **oscar300** » 27 May 2006, 17:09

yep L90, given some years it will be a big fish!

sharn · Post by **sharn** » 28 May 2006, 12:35

thanks oscar300!!

guessed it wouldnt be the 18cm he thought it would be

im assuming it will grow to the average 40cm like the other L90 (the one that looks sort of like a royal)? they are around 6-8cm without tail at the moment, whats the average growth per month/s like on these guys? i could have a bigger tank down the line, not sure but it would be going into my BB discus tank which is 90x40x60cm, could be moved into the 142x45x52/130x60x60 later down the track...

oscar300 · Post by **oscar300** » 28 May 2006, 12:38

There a typical panaque so slow growth is normal. With good fresh water, wood and a good diet I think 2" a year is do-able! I have a L90 variant and he is a great fish, sound like the same size as yours

sharn · Post by **sharn** » 29 May 2006, 01:18

thanks

im now stuck between the L90 and the L204, this is the last time they will be imported into our country (first time also haha) and i love the look of both of them... guess ive got a decision to make

im off to try and dig up all the info i can on both now

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 30 May 2006, 13:41

L204 is much more managable size (max size around 15cm/6" TL), and I've heard that they are pretty easy on getting out and about.

But if you have some huge tank(s), go for the big fish...

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Mats