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	Emerald Plec Info
waldena Hobbyist Posts: 117 Kudos: 80 Votes: 71 Registered: 30-Jan-2006	Hi I've seen an emerald plec in my LFS, which I really like, and I'm tempted to get. However I'm struggling to find any info on this. Does anyone have info on this (particularly adult size, any feeding requirements, etc.)? Or even what the scientific name for it is, so that I might have a little more luck finding some info out there? Thanks.
Posted 14-Jan-2007 15:53
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Is it Baryancistrus demantoides]http://planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=1805[/link] or [link=Hemiancistrus subviridis? These two species used to be described as L200, and are the only green plecos I can think of. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 14-Jan-2007 18:12
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Hemiancistrus reaches 10", while the baryancistrus hits 7". Both are avid omnivores but should be maintained on a largely vegetarian diet.
Posted 14-Jan-2007 18:34
waldena Hobbyist Posts: 117 Kudos: 80 Votes: 71 Registered: 30-Jan-2006	I'll have to go back to the store to be sure, but I think the Hemiancistrus looks more likely. Thanks for the help
Posted 16-Jan-2007 00:00


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