what are these pls?

[scotbun1]

The pleca are about 10" in size. I got them this size from the SSPCA for a fiver. They were left in a home of a guy that had been jailed and he didn't tell anyone. The fish were lefty unattended for 6weeks until the council went to clear the house and found them. They are in good condition now. I feed them alot of fruit and veg. They are in a community tank and seem very happy.
Thanks for looking
Tracie

 

[intrepidmax]

One is a gibbicep (liposarcus pardalis)(L021) this is the dark brown with gold lines plec. and the other Im not sure.....but I see these all the time in the shops but have never taken enough notice to remember the correct name. I think this one is an albino common plec but im not 100% possibly an albino gibbicep. can anyone else help on this please.

 

[Doodles]

The bottom one is a pterygoplichthys gibbiceps which is L083( not L021 lol).

The top ones i think are a albino common which would be L021( pardalis) or Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus. Both are sold as common plecs and theres not much difference between them.

 

[Doodles]

Could you get a pic of the dorsal fin of the bottom plec?

 

[scotbun1]

see what I can do

 

[scotbun1]

don't know if this will do

 

[Doodles]

aye 99% sure its a gibby.

Thanks for the pic

 

[scotbun1]

hubby said he knew they were common.........just like their owner.
cheeky b****r:re:
Thanks
Tracie

 

[Doodles]

lol, no problem

 

[bre]

all are very nice plecs :yes:
what size tank are they currently in?

 

[scotbun1]

corner unit holds 56gl

 

[Stan]

IMHO 56gallons isn't enough for life for the two of them together. the P. paridalis COULD live in the 56 for life it'd be tight though. Im not trying to flame you but the Gibby can get to almost 2 feet and 10" across. Here's a bit of info on each fish.
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=148
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=88
BTW, I applaud you for rescuing animals!

 

[Doodles]

lol thats not a flame, thats good advice. Both plec can also get territorial especially as they get older, so would be worth trying to invest in another bigger tank.

 

[scotbun1]

worth trying to invest in another bigger tank.

In the pipeline. not flaming as already said good advice.
thanks
Tracie

 

[Terry Got Hip kissed]

They were left in a home of a guy that had been jailed and he didn't tell anyone

Sounds like he's in the right place then :wb:

Big well done on taking these guys in :clap: thats a good looking Gibby and will bring you lots of joy and admiration, i have a 16" monster and the reaction from most people is WOW Impressive. If you haven't already checked out the Feeding Section have a good look through, there are a lot of things you can feed them apart from algae wafers, a favourite of most is Courgette.
:hi:

 

[intrepidmax]

sorry for the mis identification.....totally my fault...sorry.

 

[scotbun1]

If you haven't already checked out the Feeding Section have a good look through, there are a lot of things you can feed them apart from algae wafers, a favourite of most is Courgette.
:hi:

I feed them cucumber and courgettes all the time but after going into the feed section I'm now giving them a variety. At the moment they love butternut squash & pumpkin but then so do all the other fish in the tank.
Tracie

 

[Rabbit]

Another one that has proved to be a good laugh is mushroom sink it at first until there use too it, then float it he'll find it.

 

[FF MkII]

Im not trying to flame you

I can give you sometips on how to flame! lol