Pictures are attached... they're not the best quality as they were taken with my phone.
Any ideas as to what he/she may be?
Thanks!
Spotted Pleco ID Help
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CatherineMPLS
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Spotted Pleco ID Help
I recently purchased a new pleco that was sold as a "Spotted Pleco" and the person at the fish store didn't know much more. The spots are off-white/yellow-ish. Not sure how old the fish is, guessing fairly young as it's about 3.5 inches now.
Pictures are attached... they're not the best quality as they were taken with my phone.
Any ideas as to what he/she may be?
Thanks!
Pictures are attached... they're not the best quality as they were taken with my phone.
Any ideas as to what he/she may be?
Thanks!
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plecomanpat
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Re: Spotted Pleco ID Help
hypancistrus L201 possibly but looks a little like an L68 that I have, but I have not seen one for sale in quite some time.
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Re: Spotted Pleco ID Help
Yes most likely, but a few extra photos will confirm.hypancistrus L201 possibly
Looks like it might have ich too, so I would keep a close eye on it.
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plecomanpat
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Re: Spotted Pleco ID Help
Goode eye Racoll, I was thinking the same as far as the ick goes.
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CatherineMPLS
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Re: Spotted Pleco ID Help
Thanks for your replies!
I've never had a fish with ich before... thank you for pointing that out. I might not have noticed until I put him in my big tank and all the fish got sick!
I've never had a fish with ich before... thank you for pointing that out. I might not have noticed until I put him in my big tank and all the fish got sick!
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Re: Spotted Pleco ID Help
Best thing for me to cure ich has always been increasing the temperature to 34 or even 35°C for like 5 - 7 days.
But I only keep plecos, which got no problem with these high temperatures.
So first check if all your fishes can live with 35°C and if so once you increase the temperature, put in an "air stone" (or however this is called in english) to get some more oxygen into the water. Very important with these high temperatures!!
I've never tried to cure it with medication. Don't like that stuff since it stays in your water and specially filter even after many water changes and filter cleanage.....
Good luck with it...
Cheers Simon
But I only keep plecos, which got no problem with these high temperatures.
So first check if all your fishes can live with 35°C and if so once you increase the temperature, put in an "air stone" (or however this is called in english) to get some more oxygen into the water. Very important with these high temperatures!!
I've never tried to cure it with medication. Don't like that stuff since it stays in your water and specially filter even after many water changes and filter cleanage.....
Good luck with it...
Cheers Simon