Clown Pleco, Panaque maccus |
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 May 6 2004, 09:51 PM
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 Common Name/s: Clown Pleco Scientific name: Panaque maccus Origin: Orinoco Basin (Venezuela), Rio Las Marinas (Venezuela) and Colombian Llanos. Variants of the species have also been found in Amazon Basin of Brazil. Maximum Size: 5" (12.5cm) Care: If you want to see your fish on a daily, weekly, or even monthly basis the clown pleco probably is not for you. The Clown Pleco is found in root structures on the banks and river beds of its habitat. Where, due to its coloration, it is difficult to find. The Clown is a wood eater, so bogwood is a must. It is territorial and will stake a claim to areas at the base of its favorite driftwood or a near by cave, but they do prefer to be kept in groups so a tank large enough for them to have their own territories is best. At feeding times the Clown pleco will defend its food and terriotry like mad, chasing away any intruders. Also keep an eye on the nitrate levels in the tank and keep them low. I would suggest a minimum tank size of 25 gallons which can house 2-3 specimens, this will allow each specimen a seperate territory. As they are not quarrelsome they may be kept with most fish species, however, beaware that some individual fish have been known to show aggression towards smaller species. Feeding: Wood is required and, in addition, vegetables (zucchini, cucumbers, etc.) are needed. Sinking pellets as well as algae wafers should also be fed to this fish. The clown pleco will NOT clean your tank of algae for you so do not get this fish if you want an algae eater. Sexing and Breeding: Unknown. The sexes are virtually impossible to distinguish. Comments: The clown pleco has become popular with hobbyists over the last few years, because of low prices and its small size. Unfortunately many people confuse the needs and behavior of this fish with that of many other members of the pleco family. It is a hardy, easy to care for fish. This fish is peaceful, but do NOT buy it as an algae eater. |
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Jan 11 2005, 12:15 AM
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 Leader of the Fishes Group: Members Posts: 5269 Joined: 21-February 04 From: Long island, New York Member No.: 4368 |
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Jan 25 2007, 09:32 PM
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 Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 751 Joined: 23-January 07 From: cuckoo land Member No.: 28516 |
These fish are bred in captivity (see planetcatfish for details on simulating dry season and spawning trigger)
Males of the sp. develop odontodes along the dorsum when mature and during breeding develop interopercular odontodes (cheek spines). This method can be used to sex all members of this genus. |
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Jun 18 2007, 04:52 PM
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 Eater Of The Fishies!!! Group: Members Posts: 2990 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Scotland, Glasgow (ish) Member No.: 25430 |
My little Clown Pleco :)
This post has been edited by DarkEntity: Sep 24 2007, 11:15 PM |
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Apr 19 2008, 12:05 PM
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 Leader of the Fishes Group: Members Posts: 1155 Joined: 10-January 06 From: United Kingdom, Scarborough Member No.: 18127 |
my cute little clown pleco
 
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