Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => New World => Topic started by: LoveTheFishies on October 01, 2013, 08:41:41 PM

Title: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: LoveTheFishies on October 01, 2013, 08:41:41 PM

Got these from craigs list / Milwaukee.  They were sent overnight and arrived healthy and active.

http://centralmich.craigslist.org/pet/4091371167.html

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: Regalblue on October 01, 2013, 09:02:28 PM

They look awesome,  Dawn

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: LoveTheFishies on October 01, 2013, 09:39:55 PM

Thanks, I have them in a 29 g by themselves.  Read the 1st month is the trickiest, until they acclimate.  Have large piece of Mopani wood  and rock from established tank, along with some large shells. 

Fingers crossed.

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: Super Turtleman on October 03, 2013, 03:02:44 PM

Nice. I picked up a pair of Starlight Plecos. Will snap pics once they settle in.

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: LoveTheFishies on October 03, 2013, 06:41:15 PM

Quote from: Super Turtleman on October 03, 2013, 03:02:44 PM

Nice. I picked up a pair of Starlight Plecos. Will snap pics once they settle in.

Very nice.

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: four_by_ken on October 15, 2013, 07:17:31 AM

Quote from: LoveTheFishies on October 01, 2013, 09:39:55 PM

Thanks, I have them in a 29 g by themselves.  Read the 1st month is the trickiest, until they acclimate.  Have large piece of Mopani wood  and rock from established tank, along with some large shells. 

Fingers crossed.

I found that its about 6 months... once they get over that hump, you should be in the clear.

I lost a few plecos that I thought were in great shape.  Was very disappointed when they all of a sudden went downhill.    :'(

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: LoveTheFishies on October 15, 2013, 08:39:40 AM

They're coming out more and starting to eat.  Even in the day, while I'm in the room.

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: four_by_ken on October 15, 2013, 08:42:23 AM

Are they coming out just to roam, or are they searching for food you put in the tank?

Thats great that they are coming out.

Only my bristlenose come out much.

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: LoveTheFishies on October 15, 2013, 09:01:40 AM

They are hanging out on top of the wood instead of hiding all the time.  Also, I have a piece of romaine lettuce hanging and they will come and feed on that.  Yesterday it was during the afternoon with the lights on and people in the room.  Granted, they did bolt with movement.  But its more active than 2 weeks ago.

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: LoveTheFishies on October 15, 2013, 09:02:51 AM

Left overs of the romaine.

Title: Re: LDA 33 aka Snowball Pleco
Post by: LoveTheFishies on October 16, 2013, 11:13:41 AM

So the interwebs were right, these pleco's like sweet potato.  I put in a slice last night.  the exposed side was eaten down nicely.

 ;D