Lda17- Marble Spot Plec!

[dappled]

I've been searching high and low for some info on these little critters- my LFS has a couple and they're absolutely stunning. As I understand, they're carnivorous and won't eat algae, but I'd like more in depth information about their diet (if anyone has any!) before I commit to buying one.

For which I'd need to buy a new tank anyway, but the point still stands.

Anyone?
I got their scientific name as well, Hemipsilichthys bahianus, though that still hasn't turned up much on a google search.

 

[xingumike]

Hemipsilichthys bahianus is a synonym, should be Pareiorhaphis bahianus.

Having said that I can't find more than the very limited info on the Planet Catfish species page below, which would suggest that it is a fish not often seen in the hobby.

I would probably start with the forum there and see what the experts think.

http/www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/_species.php?species_id=404

 

[matubula]

What makes you think these are carnivorous? Judging by their dentition these are typical algae and bio-film grazers with numerous small teeth similar to Ancistrus and Baryancistrus (and many others). Typically a plec that is more carnivorous will have fewer large teeth like those of Pseudacanthicus, Leporacanthicus and Hypancistrus.

Theres not much information floating around other than scientific papers. I couldn't find anything specific to this species but some about other members of the genus.

Resurrection of Pareiorhaphis Miranda Ribeiro, 1918 (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Loricariidae), and description of a new species from the rio Iguaçu basin, Brazil

"The type locality where all specimens of Pareirhaphis parmula were collected, is a small creek flowing through a landscape of mixed open field and forest. The stretch sampled is narrow (about 2-4 m wide) and shallow (about 0.4-1.0 m deep). The stream bottom was formed of small to medium-sized rocks, loose stones and gravel. The water was clear and moderate to fast flowing. Grass or other vegetation is usually present on the margins. The fishes are usually found among the bottom rocks and stones."

I'd recommend you check the references at the bottom, and follow some of the links via google which leads to a scholar search with lots of hits.

 

[dappled]

Ah, it's just what the guys at the LFS had told me, I'll have to go back and look at them again! Something tells me they're labelled incorrectly, because they don't look much like the pictures that are up there. Looks like I might be making an 'ID THIS PLEC' thread soon!

 

[xingumike]

Ah, it's just what the guys at the LFS had told me, I'll have to go back and look at them again! Something tells me they're labelled incorrectly, because they don't look much like the pictures that are up there. Looks like I might be making an 'ID THIS PLEC' thread soon!

that is much more feasible!