My New Pleco

[ArcticMonkeys01]

Hi guys, this is only my second post, just thought I'd share my new Zebra Pleco with you

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Nice looking Hypancistrus. These guys like it warm- 27.0-30.0°C or 80.6-86°F.

 

[ArcticMonkeys01]

Nice looking Hypancistrus. These guys like it warm- 27.0-30.0°C or 80.6-86°F.

Thank you very much, agh okay then, it's currently on 82°F. Am I correct in thinking it's L129?

 

[Verminator89]

Yes, i would say it shows usual markings for a juvenile L129, and if it is a L129 (pretty sure) then temperatures between 26-30C are about right.

 

[ArcticMonkeys01]

Yes, i would say it shows usual markings for a juvenile L129, and if it is a L129 (pretty sure) then temperatures between 26-30C are about right.

Excellent , cheers. I'm also tempted to say it's female by the shape of the head, being slightly pointed...

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Yes- L-129. I can only sex them reliable from underneath. The male and female vents look different. With hypans body type, odontile growth, head shape may provide good glues but I can recount numerous stories from some expert folks having been fooled. Even behavior can be a better indication of sex.

The last time I bought a couple of wc zebra plecos (l-046) I was trying to get two males. While they were in Q I noticed one was always in one of the caves and the other was almost always not. That behavior made me very suspicious as males claim caves while females only use them as needed. When vented, sure enough one was indeed a female.

I forgave the seller for improperly sexing them.

 

[ArcticMonkeys01]

Yes- L-129. I can only sex them reliable from underneath. The male and female vents look different. With hypans body type, odontile growth, head shape may provide good glues but I can recount numerous stories from some expert folks having been fooled. Even behavior can be a better indication of sex.

The last time I bought a couple of wc zebra plecos (l-046) I was trying to get two males. While they were in Q I noticed one was always in one of the caves and the other was almost always not. That behavior made me very suspicious as males claim caves while females only use them as needed. When vented, sure enough one was indeed a female.

I forgave the seller for improperly sexing them.

Oh right, I'll see how I get on then, might try to have a look when he/she's on the glass.

I bet you forgave him, I should have got two now