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is it a Panaque?
Posted: 14 Apr 2006, 00:04
by monkeon
hi, i bought my forst cat fish at a LFS, it was labelled a Zebra Pl*co, but it really isnt
i love it anyway, but if it is a Panaque then maybe i should be wary that it may eat my tank seals!
sorry it's out of focus but it is the best i have so far, he is shy and i dont want to stress him out too much.
Posted: 14 Apr 2006, 00:04
by funkyj1313
Posted: 14 Apr 2006, 00:06
by funkyj1313
L333 hypancistrus sp.
Posted: 14 Apr 2006, 00:18
by monkeon
wow, very fast! thanks for that. he looks cooler in those pics
Posted: 14 Apr 2006, 10:23
by racoll
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These fish need warm >28C well oxygenated water, and a meaty diet to be healthy. They don't eat algae.
Posted: 14 Apr 2006, 11:02
by monkeon
thanks for the advice. i have an air pump and the water is at 28C now. should i turn it up? it is a bit of a community tank
Posted: 14 Apr 2006, 11:15
by Owch
Look's more like
L287 to me.
Posted: 14 Apr 2006, 12:26
by racoll
should i turn it up? it is a bit of a community tank
It depends what else is in the tank.
If it's feeding OK and is behaving normally, there is no reason to turn it up.
I keep mine at 28.
It could be an L287 (more photos will help), but the care will be the same as L333.
Posted: 14 Apr 2006, 14:53
by monkeon
thanks again. i've only got it yesterday, but i will keep an eye on it to see how it gets on. i have noticed that it likes to hide during the day but when i turn off the aquarium lights, and leave the room lights on, he cautiously explores and looks for food. I can also hear him munching when the lights are off! and to help ID it i will try to snap it again wil a better camera
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