nabokovfan87 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Half of me wants to make a fan club post for this fish, but let's just have a fun little chat about the question above and see if what I have in mind fits the bill. PH Range: 6.8-7.8 (I've kept mine lower, for sure, without issues) Temp Range: 72-82 degrees F (Definitely had mine lower and they are content to low 70's in my experience) Max Length: 3-4 inches Group Size: single specimen is perfectly fine and very common Special Requirements: Just needs a chunk of wood Any ideas? Alright I'll give it up. Let me start by showing a few, wonderful patterns: While I won't say "go get this L number" I will say that if you ever see one you like, I do recommend checking out a species of Panaqolus plecos or "clown plecos" that are usually pretty easy to find.https://www.planetcatfish.com/common/genus.php?genus_id=762#126 They are easy to care for and the only real downside is the amount of time you might see them. If you have a blackwater tank, definitely add one! If you have a tank with a lot of wood, you can probably add a few! If you like the way they look, add one! What is really cool about these species is that they can fit a wide range of situations. They just do their thing and they build up mulm much less so than a BNP or other species. Generally they do stay small and they are like these little tigers you get to see rarely, but it's always fun when you do! Can't say it enough. Time to go stare at my tanks and go find mine. 🙂 Edited January 11, 2023 by nabokovfan87 images being weird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 looks kinda like a clown pleco in the first two pictures. Any idea on the price range for these fish? I know some rare plecos can get pretty price ($80-200) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/11/2023 at 12:10 PM, Theplatymaster said: looks kinda like a clown pleco in the first two pictures. Any idea on the price range for these fish? I know some rare plecos can get pretty price ($80-200) Mine were under $10. I think one of them I paid $7 for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 @nabokovfan87 nice, so its just a cooler looking clown pleco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/11/2023 at 12:12 PM, Theplatymaster said: @nabokovfan87 nice, so its just a cooler looking clown pleco? Yeah I can't give you L numbers. One of mine looks like a Rio Negro, the other looks like a flash pleco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/11/2023 at 3:13 PM, nabokovfan87 said: Yeah I can't give you L numbers. One of mine looks like a Rio Negro, the other looks like a flash pleco. As long as care is similar some of these fish exact speacies dont matter, like X.Variatus, and X.Maculatus, Care for both species is nearly identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I have definitely considered picking one of these guys up from my lfs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I love clown plecos!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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