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New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 5:57 pm
by J-P
I think this is a common pleco .. aprox 12" .. the guy is a monster. The LFS had it in a 10 gal for 3 weeks and they "forgot" to tell me when I came in. Today, I noticed it and the staff said "ohh yea we were going to tell you last time you came in.."
Cost $19.99
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 6:24 pm
by Troender
It's a gibbiceps, and they get huge!
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 6:32 pm
by J-P
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 6:37 pm
by Troender
Yes, they get massive. And they poop amazing amounts.
I hope you have a tank big enough for him.
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 6:43 pm
by J-P
is 3 meters by 60 cm enough?
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 6:59 pm
by Troender
J-P wrote:is 3 meters by 60 cm enough?
It sounds good.
I just had to check it, because there are an awful lot of people buying those as babies, and don't have room to keep it. Unfortunately it's a very common species in the trade - most LFSs sell them. Few people have room for it as it grows, and it grows quickly! But it's a beautiful fish, and impressive when it grows up.
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 7:07 pm
by J-P
It is currently housed in a 67 gal section solo, but can be easily moved to the largest section if needed.
The largest section is home to 3 SAPs and a few plecos and Siamese algae eaters.
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:37 pm
by J-P
new photo of the big guy.
It WAS in an excellent position but by the time I ran and got the camera it moved.
Yes this guy is a poop machine!! Where does it all come from??!!??
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:11 pm
by zombiefetus
pretty!
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:02 pm
by meinmini
i wish i had room for one, saw one at the lfs and had to convince self that it was going to get to big(i was right)
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:54 am
by RTR
It may already be stunted, in which case the 60cm. is enough. if it is still growing strongly, you may have a problem.
Low nutrient value food results in larger intake with concomitant large output. A big pleco can decorate an entire large tank with garlands of poop. And they live forever. They are hard to resist. Keep an eye on the tank seams - they have been known to damage seals.
Re: New Pleco Pick up!
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:46 pm
by Hilly
I've had 2 Gibbiceps in my time, they can be mean, moody and relentless.
This one I had for 13 years, it was a fish killer
The other one I had for about 5 years, it wasnt as aggressive as the other one (but it wasnt as old). You can see its size compared to an Oscar.
Both got to between 16-18"
Gravel bottom tanks arent too bad but a sand bottom tank makes it impossible to clean up after a Gibbicep.
