Gill Passman wrote:
LaieTechie wrote:
On Mon, 08 May 2006 08:32:40 +0100, Gill Passman wrote:


Do you know what type of Plecs they are or the L number? They do sound
neat...


White striped for about US$50? Sounds like a zebra. They are cool
looking, but extremely hard to find (I gave up after searching 5
months). This is not a fish for a beginner.

HTH,
Laie Techie

I've never seen them in the UK....but will keep an eye out for them - I
usually have some spare capacity in at least one of the tanks just in
case....unless of course, they are not suited to my water conditions.

Curious as to why you say this is not a fish for a beginner. Are you
basing this on cost alone or are they particularly delicate?

Gill

I had a zebra for a few years until I moved and sold him. He was hardy
but extremely shy. We didn't have any usuaual losses during shipping
either. Problem is, it's a bummer to spend $25 (I had a discount) on a
fish to have him only come out once a week. L numbers for Hypancistrus
zebra according to Planet Catfish are L046, L098, L173.

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