Please help give me info...roundface whiptail

[2songbirds]

That is a Pseudohemiodon lamina. I'll post more info when I get home.

Thank you!!

 

[COL]

its planiloricaria cryptodon. They get VERY big, and prefer a sandy substrate.

 

[2songbirds]

its planiloricaria cryptodon. They get VERY big, and prefer a sandy substrate.

How big is big? we're in the process of upgrading our 125g to a 265g. The 125g has sand in it, but I didn't feel comfortable putting him in there yet, so he's in a 54g with gravel. He's only about 4"

 

[2songbirds]

its planiloricaria cryptodon..

That's exactly it!! Here's a pic from I think fishbase.org

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/image.php?image_id=6722

Exact markings, back fin is the same...everything!!

 

[Griff1327]

did you get it from Elmers? Just curious because I saw one there last week.

 

[COL]

Large as in over 15", potentially. Even more, given the streamers.

 

[2songbirds]

did you get it from Elmers? Just curious because I saw one there last week.

That's too funny....I sure did. Also got the three beacon pleco that was in the corner tank in the back....fell in love. I got the whiptail for my hubby though since he loved his old royal whiptail

 

[Ullopincrate]

Awesome. I'll bet it's impressive at 15"

 

[mynheers_a_pint]

this is really strange as i also picked one of these fellas up. My LFS received 2 in a Peru shipment and i must say it was so odd looking i had to have it! I'll throw some pics up when i find my usb cable but definitely P. Cryptodon.

 

[2songbirds]

this is really strange as i also picked one of these fellas up. My LFS received 2 in a Peru shipment and i must say it was so odd looking i had to have it! I'll throw some pics up when i find my usb cable but definitely P. Cryptodon.

That would be really awesome!! I have to say, it IS a really neat looking fish, and awesome eater....always busy....don't mind me asking, did you pay about the same? or less?