Tiger pleco

Hello
Last week I picked up a pair of plecos. They sold as tiger plecos. I initially thought they were L66 or L333.
After purchasing them, I found them to be either

L129 hypancistrus debilittera
or
L340 Mega clown pleco.

When I asked the LFS if they were wild or captive bred, he said they were captive bred.
I ask how long they were at the shop and said 10 days.
After purchasing them, I realized they were wild and were not eating

I am looking for more of these beautiful fish to join my existing two. If you come across them please let me know.
If you thinking of purchasing them, please be warned that they need to be QT and treated.

 

WOW... That is a beautiful Pleco Khalid!

 

they excellent fish for small tanks (60L+) as they stay small in size and not as shy as some of the other plecs.

 

That was going to be my next question: size they get?

Now that you have sparked my interest, are you planning on breeding these if you get a pair?

 

very very nice fish!

 

Nice pleco there

 

Absolutely, After my vittata/L169 spawn this pass Friday, i am ready to try another plec species.

South Africa has a very small plecs species available and naturally at high prices. I aim to make more available and at a cheaper price.

 

+1 Khalid. Save the species, not the cash!

 

very nice pleco dude!!

 

If we have enough breeders in SA, there will be no need to import wild caught fish.
Hence less pressure on the environment
Save the wild, buy proudly SA

 

LOL Vez, I can't do this on my own. We all need to work together.
Not just for plecs, but for all South American Fish

 

but if i may, how does one breed the pleco's?

 

Khalid I agree with but after that guy getting arrested while applying for permits, I am a bit nervous to start my 2x 3fts are still empty and waiting to be filled, we should talk pm me...

 

Lizid, who got arrested for applying for permits ? Why?

 

Are you talking about the clownfish guy?

 

I don't think the same laws apply to FW. I do not intend to go that big either.
If I am wrong I will be joining the Marcel struggle

 

Hi vez
if I have the time I will do a detail write up next week