New Pleco Day!
- Thread starter ElectricBlueSeanBurch
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why's that hard to believe if they actively get to that size given a big enough tank? :s
and sorry but unfortunately I only joined MFK a few months ago and I didn't usually take pics of monster plecs due to how common they were from customers etc.
"big ball of light, spits out dinosaurs" - Mac, Primeval New World
I find it hard to believe because as prevalent as cameras are now, I have only seen pics of 2 even close to that size. One was black and white (and about 60 years old), and the other was at what appeared to be fish a collection spot. None from home aquaria that I have seen. And im pretty sure one of thoses was an A. Hystrix if not both. Also a 3' SL adonis would have been close to 5' with streamers. Lastly I find it hard to believe anyone on here wouldnt have taken a pic of a 5' pleco given the chance. But I guess when your 15 and you work at a shop where full grown acanthicus species is common place I see your hesitation.
A) 2-3' plecs are a very common sight too me so I don't usually pay much attention to them.
B) I never stated it came from home aquaria, simply it had been brought in from a customer, that could've come from a public aquarium for all I know.
"big ball of light, spits out dinosaurs" - Mac, Primeval New World
A) what kind of 2-3' foot plecos are you so used to seeing. Because I only know of 3 species know to actually reach 3' and I know for a fact you havent seen a 3' Titanic Panaque.
B) you stated in an earlier post that 3' is "actively" achieved in home aquaria. But now your changing that too?
Also where is this shop you work at, because I would love to see some monster plecos
B) you stated in an earlier post that 3' is "actively" achieved in home aquaria. But now your changing that too?
Also where is this shop you work at, because I would love to see some monster plecos
Given a big enough tank they can and will get to the max size. Therefore in home aquaria they may reach that IF in a tank big enough to do them justice. The massive 3' Adonis was brought in therefore I have no clue where it grew up as it was there before I started working untill I sold it. the only 3' plecs ive seen is the Adonis however we had 2' commons and sailfins in the shop at 1 point. Look dude, I'm not starting random arguments with people I don't know. I'm simply stating what ive seen, if you think im lying thats fine as it doesn't effect my life in any way or form. I work at Maidenhead aquatics in osterley
"big ball of light, spits out dinosaurs" - Mac, Primeval New World
