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Farlowella vittata?
Posted: 19 Aug 2004, 02:12
by Algaedarling
I have two Farlowella cats who match the general description of Farlowella vittata, however, they are significantly larger than the size cited on the Cat-eLog. The Cat-eLog says six inches and my male is at least 12 inches and my female is around 9 inches. They both have two rows of belly scutes. Any ideas?
Thanks for your help!
Alyx
Posted: 19 Aug 2004, 06:58
by Yann
Hi!
Keep in mind that the Cat-elog size is always SL... it 's stop at the base of the caudal fin!
Do you include the caudal fin and its filaments??
Cheers
Yann
Posted: 19 Aug 2004, 17:43
by Algaedarling
Hello!
No. I know it's crazy that they are so large but that is their size without caudal fins and filaments. That's why I'm hesitant to call them Farlowella vittata. They grew out in a hundred gallon tank and then were moved into a 325 gallon tank as adults. But I'm sure that the size listed on the Cat-eLog is the size they can reach, regardless of enviroment. Is there another species of Farlowella that is similar to F. vitatta only larger?
Thanks!
Alyx
Posted: 19 Aug 2004, 18:13
by Shane
Several Farlowella spp., including F. vitatta, can reach close to 12" SL. F. vitatta, as presently accepted, includes several formerly valid spp.
-Shane