H hiplecoman Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jan 15, 2006 76 4 38 73 Honolulu,Hi Jul 9, 2007 #1 I have heard that royals reach a maximum sz of 12" in a aquarium. has someone experienced their royal getting larger than 12"?
I have heard that royals reach a maximum sz of 12" in a aquarium. has someone experienced their royal getting larger than 12"?
WyldFya Baryancistrus demantoides MFK Member Dec 23, 2005 20,794 69 132 Moscow, ID Jul 9, 2007 #2 Depends on the type of royal. L027 have a max size of 16", L190 and L191 max at 12", and L330 max at 10".
Depends on the type of royal. L027 have a max size of 16", L190 and L191 max at 12", and L330 max at 10".
M|L the asian MFK Member Mar 29, 2005 5,368 14 92 MY LITTLE WORLD www.facebook.com Jul 9, 2007 #3 I've seen some pretty big ones at over 18" and VERY wide. seriously.
S StiffMeister Fire Eel MFK Member Jun 14, 2006 2,490 4 68 Netherlands Jul 9, 2007 #4 mine is just over 18" seen one on pics of 20" tho.
WyldFya Baryancistrus demantoides MFK Member Dec 23, 2005 20,794 69 132 Moscow, ID Jul 9, 2007 #5 Are you too talking SL, or TL?
S StiffMeister Fire Eel MFK Member Jun 14, 2006 2,490 4 68 Netherlands Jul 9, 2007 #6 total, incl tailfin ofc.
davo Aimara MFK Member Jan 9, 2006 17,544 43 132 England Jul 9, 2007 #7 Yea some real monster L27s out there that are 20"ish TL. I know you like measuring in SL Wyld.
WyldFya Baryancistrus demantoides MFK Member Dec 23, 2005 20,794 69 132 Moscow, ID Jul 9, 2007 #8 I always do SL, I'm not sure why... but yes, 16" SL often pushes 20" sometimes more when TL.
Oddball Administrator Staff member Administrator MFK Member Apr 27, 2005 22,398 2,841 9,480 67 Bama Jul 9, 2007 #9 Here's an old pic of my royal sitting on a 20" glass cover:
WyldFya Baryancistrus demantoides MFK Member Dec 23, 2005 20,794 69 132 Moscow, ID Jul 9, 2007 #10 I was wondering when that beast was going to make a showing.