plecoplanet Forums http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/ Dedicated to all things Pleco, including id, health and breeding. Free Gallery and articles also available. en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:22:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/profileblue/misc/rss.jpg plecoplanet Forums http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/ September POTM-entries being taken http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6799&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:09:13 GMT :clap::clap: http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6798 :clap::clap:


http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6798 ]]> Plecoplanet Competitions Doodles http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6799 September POTM http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6798&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:07:24 GMT We are now starting a new POTM, so get your entries in:clap::clap::clap: This months theme is:- Cichlids Entries will be taken until the...
We are now starting a new POTM, so get your entries in:clap::clap::clap:

This months theme is:-

Cichlids


Entries will be taken until the 21st September and the poll will start on the same day.

The winner will receive a pack of screwcumbers kindly donated by Opti-fish:D


When entering this competition, if you win, you hereby give permission for your photo to be added to the Photo Competition Winners category in gallery.
]]> Photo Forums Doodles http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6798 L046 breeding Log? http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6797&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:02:49 GMT Theres quite a few members that have bred L046, it surprises me that no one has produced a breeding log yet. I know yesteryear it was a closely... Theres quite a few members that have bred L046, it surprises me that no one has produced a breeding log yet. I know yesteryear it was a closely guarded secret(kidding):whistle:, anyway am wondering if anyone is up for doing a breeding log? ]]> Pleco Breeding Doodles http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6797 <![CDATA[Help me sex L46's please! SoS]]> http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6796&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:00:11 GMT They are about 7-9cm and 3.5-4 years old. They look all males to me. They are about 7-9cm and 3.5-4 years old. They look all males to me.
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]]> Pleco I.D zibzab http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6796 Breeding plecs to cover costs http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6795&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:54:52 GMT Due to some rather large electricity bills I've been informed I need to cut back or start paying towards the bills. So my question is, is it possible to breed plecs to cover annual bills of around £500?

Im a complete noob to any sort of fish breeding. I could probably spare a 300 litre and 70 litre tank.

My initial thoughts from what I 'know' would be to try Hypancistrus zebra. I think that these would fit my needs. So realistically, how many fry could I expect to raise per year from 1 pair? Time to grow to a saleable size? Price I can expect per fry? Difficulty/ease of selling them?

Any thoughts and experience welcome. ]]> Pleco Breeding matubula http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6795 do you deshell your broad beans? http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6794&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:30:53 GMT hi, does anyone know if your suppost to feed plecs broad beans skinned? my fry cant seem to get through the tough skins.. hi, does anyone know if your suppost to feed plecs broad beans skinned? my fry cant seem to get through the tough skins.. ]]> Feeding your Pleco JackGillett http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6794 Please confirm my L333 http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6793&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:37:23 GMT I bought these guys 3 months ago. I`ve been wondering if they are L333 or L270. I am sorry for bad pics... I bought these guys 3 months ago. I`ve been wondering if they are L333 or L270. I am sorry for bad pics...
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]]> Pleco I.D Nedory http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6793 Hydor Koralia circulation pumps ? http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6792&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:11:51 GMT Wonderd if anyone was using these in a plec tank set up? thought they would be good to blow/pump dirts across the gravel to keep the bottom clean .... Wonderd if anyone was using these in a plec tank set up?
thought they would be good to blow/pump dirts across the gravel to keep the bottom clean .

any views on these

cheers Rob. ]]> Aquarium and set up/issues rpp1973 http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6792 Pleco importing http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6791&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:07:03 GMT Hi all, Just wanting a general consensus really... You will probably have seen our ad for wild L-number pleco, well we wanted to ask if people... Hi all,

Just wanting a general consensus really...

You will probably have seen our ad for wild L-number pleco, well we wanted to ask if people would be interested in an importing service where you get to choose what comes in? Basically we would send you a list of the possible pleco (lots and lots) and you could pick what you wanted. They could be collected from north London or delivered near by same day. Further a field would need to be worked out.

Imports can come from Brazil,Columbia,Germany and more. Not just L numbers either many other pleco can be obtained.

THIS IS JUST AN IDEA WE ARE NOT A UP AND RUNING BUSINESS!

Thanks for your help

Kev&Vicki ]]> Pleco Chat VickiandKev http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6791 <![CDATA[Belly's gonna get ya!]]> http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6790&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:11:54 GMT I had just finished chopping up and forking some fruit and veg for the fish. But when I looked at my big L190 I thought he might already be full! ... I had just finished chopping up and forking some fruit and veg for the fish. But when I looked at my big L190 I thought he might already be full!





And these were from this morning as he seemed very cooperative.





They are very armoured (with just natural light from the window).



]]> Photo Forums matubula http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6790 Hello from an old member http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6789&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:54:34 GMT After spending most if this year away from Forum actuvuty I though it might be time for me to make a return. Hello to all those that remember me nice... After spending most if this year away from Forum actuvuty I though it might be time for me to make a return. Hello to all those that remember me nice to see some old names and faces still rattling the keyboard - Gee, Matabula, Gecko to name a few. I have spent a few months away from plecs and have sold pretty every pleco I had, I went into a new area for me in un-identified and unusual characins, which i have a nice collection building up. However a mis-purchased psycho has meant that I will be re-shuffling them aswell before long as he is trying to eat or kill everything with a tail.

For those that don't know me, just ignore everything I type I don't know much about plecos or there origins but I may feel the urge to pretend I do :cry:

For those that remember me as a fish I finder I have intentions of returning to that part of my hobby. I have mu sights set a c ouple of stray 333 and a group of Hypans probably 66s that came in pre-ban. These may be in my back room in the not to imminent future.

Nice to be back, hope its still a cool place to hang out. And I'm looking forward to what people are keeping these days

:hi: ]]> Pleco Chat SilverDub http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6789 <![CDATA[Peat moss/Indian almond leaves for breeding L134 & peppermints]]> http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6787&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:02:45 GMT Hi,

I am just after everyones thoughts. I've bred the Peps before but lost my best female. Haven't had fry since & still trying to trigger the L134's http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6470
I have eheim peat moss in a net bag & was thinking of buying Indian almond leaves
Cheers,
Nat ;) ]]> Pleco Breeding Nat http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6787 Swap who wants an L25 (adult) http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6786&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:29:26 GMT hi guys, a bit bored and fancy a change. what does anyone wanna swap me for this bad boy? 100% serious (sensible offeres only, not gonna swap for... hi guys, a bit bored and fancy a change. what does anyone wanna swap me for this bad boy? 100% serious (sensible offeres only, not gonna swap for breeding pair of poxy bns!) ]]> UK Classifieds ryannxs http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6786 Advice please... Zebras wont spawn :( http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6785&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:38:40 GMT Hi, Would really appreciate some advice or tricks of the trade on getting my zebs to spawn. I have tried all the tricks I know like simulating the... Hi,

Would really appreciate some advice or tricks of the trade on getting my zebs to spawn. I have tried all the tricks I know like simulating the rainy season (water change at a lower temp). I'm not bothered if they just take their time as this is how we have got all our other pleco to breed for example starlight bn.

Any advice would be great though.

Thanks very much

Kev&Vicki ]]> Pleco Breeding VickiandKev http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6785 who wants an L25?(adult) http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6784&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:28:12 GMT hi guys, a bit bored and fancy a change. what does anyone wanna swap me for this bad boy? 100% serious (sensible offeres only, not gonna swap for... hi guys, a bit bored and fancy a change. what does anyone wanna swap me for this bad boy? 100% serious (sensible offeres only, not gonna swap for breeding pair of poxy bns!) ]]> Pleco Chat ryannxs http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6784