im wondering about the species.

[dark stranger]

Post a picture. There is also the Gibby which has colorations similar, but get much larger sails than commons. They do grow to be quite large though.

here's some pic's

dark stranger

 

[dark stranger]

here's some pic's

dark stranger

sorry i've got computer problem's

 

[dark stranger]

got those pic's now

 

[davo]

thats a "common". i'd put some veggies in its diet. cucumber, zuccini, potatoes etc would be ideal

 

[davo]

but if you use potatoes, soak and rinse them first to get rid of the starch as this is not goot for your water quality

 

[WyldFya]

Make sure if you do soak them not to soak them in warm or hot water. Cold water always.

 

[gollum]

why not hot/warm water ?
I blanche(lightly boil) my zuchini to reduce something or other in it for the plecos digestion

 

[WyldFya]

Blanching in hot water for a short time is alright, but not long periods. You don't want the veggie to break down too fast in your tank. If you blanch it for too long you will have a nightmare with water params.

 

[oscar300]

Sweetcorn is good but makes a mess! Zuchinni and cucumber, good algae wafers and fresh shrimp pellets will all be hungrily accepted. With good diet and water he will fast out grow a 55 but would be happy in there for a year or 2. 18"+ for total length, I have seen pics of 20"+ though.....

 

[davo]

Zuchinni is better than cucumber for your water