hey i just bought a lil 3inch king tiger pleco, i dont know too much about them, my question is will it get as large as a common pleco? hes aa awesome fish with beautiful color. i have never seen a really big ktp. just wondering
king tiger pleco
- Thread starter N.C.
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Read sticky threads please.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=942718&postcount=16
L066 -- Hypancistrus sp.
Common name(s): L066, King Tiger Pleco, Scribbled Pleco
Synonyms: None
Special Water Care: Like a higher temp. of 28-30 degrees Celcius with high oxygen levels and a decent current.
Diet: Carnivorous, enjoy bloodworms, prawn, carnivore pellets etc. Fibre not so important, but should still be offered, e.g. peas
Max Size: 5”
Locality: Brazil: Lower Xingu and Tocantins
Spawning: Cave/pipe spawner, may take up to 3 years till sexually active. Many first spawns are infertile, and are “test runs”.
Notes: Comes from a fast flowing white water biotype, with plenty of volcanic rocks. Sand and rockwork is the best way to keep these fish in its ideal habitat. It is important to remember that although they want the fast flowing river, these fish live in cracks and crevices of rockwork away from the main current. Although there is a lot of lava rock in their habitat, it may be more ideal in aquaria to use slate and rounded rocks to simulate their cave networks.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=942718&postcount=16
L066 -- Hypancistrus sp.
Common name(s): L066, King Tiger Pleco, Scribbled Pleco
Synonyms: None
Special Water Care: Like a higher temp. of 28-30 degrees Celcius with high oxygen levels and a decent current.
Diet: Carnivorous, enjoy bloodworms, prawn, carnivore pellets etc. Fibre not so important, but should still be offered, e.g. peas
Max Size: 5”
Locality: Brazil: Lower Xingu and Tocantins
Spawning: Cave/pipe spawner, may take up to 3 years till sexually active. Many first spawns are infertile, and are “test runs”.
Notes: Comes from a fast flowing white water biotype, with plenty of volcanic rocks. Sand and rockwork is the best way to keep these fish in its ideal habitat. It is important to remember that although they want the fast flowing river, these fish live in cracks and crevices of rockwork away from the main current. Although there is a lot of lava rock in their habitat, it may be more ideal in aquaria to use slate and rounded rocks to simulate their cave networks.
