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i just got this pleco from my lfs and i wanted to know what it is...i got it for $2027697
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Nice fish, I got a new albino today.
WyldFya
04-29-2006, 10:02 PM
L200 Hemiancistrus Subviridis. Great plecs, I have two, and love them
WyldFya
04-29-2006, 10:08 PM
Common Names: Green Phantom
L#: 200
Scientific: Hemiancistrus Subviridis
Temp: 72-80
pH: 6.5-7.2
Size: 20 cm or 8"
Location: Venezuela: Rio Orinoco basin
Lighting: Subdued
Diet: Algae eater, also readily accepts veggies. Will also accept meaty food such as bloodworms, shrimp, and beefheart.
Comments These guys need places to hid, and are fairly timid, a very docile species. Coloration can range from dark olive green to mustard yellow.
gomezladdams
04-29-2006, 10:50 PM
Awesome pickup great price.No store by me carries anything but commons
WyldFya
04-29-2006, 10:54 PM
Talk to you LFS, they should be able to Special order you in some more exotic plecos. Thats what I do half the time.
Peanut_Power
04-29-2006, 11:21 PM
If not, check out www.aquabid.com they have TONS of pleco sellers on there that are dedicated to the rare and unique with awesome prices and quality! ;)
loach43
04-30-2006, 5:50 AM
Xlent pick up Tyler. Looks like a nice healthy specimen too:thumbsup:
oscar300
04-30-2006, 8:14 AM
Great buy, that was soo cheap!
20$ sounds quite cheap for it-good pick up. then again might be cause where you live