When viewed from the side, females have a more rounded abdomen, which is longer in relation to the rest of the body. Joined Dec 17, 2013 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location US. Female Clown plecos are usually larger, and they look very plump and round when viewed from above as they get ready to produce eggs. Its foraging activities will provide an interesting subject for the fishkeeper. Clown Pleco Mimic Species by Caol_ila » Thu Feb 06, 2003 7:51 pm, Post Male has hairy odontodoes along his tail. South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al), ↳   South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al), ↳   South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al), ↳   South American Catfishes (Everything else), ↳   For Sale (Global or Rest of the World), ↳   Suggestions, Feature Requests and Enhancements, South American catfishes (Everything else), Please donate to our monthly hosting costs. Cite this website.By accessing this site you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Use. Gender: Males develop enamel growths on their backs during adulthood. 7 years ago . The short answer is no Clown Pleco’s are not typically aggressive. Breeding & Spawning: Very difficult to breed the clown pleco in the home aquarium. Make sure you have a tank of at least 55 gallons if … When kept under appropriate conditions, the clown pleco can live for 10-12 years. by Rusty » Thu Feb 06, 2003 8:17 pm, Post To support us for MORE VIDEOS, you can help us via : GooglePay : diysyedshah@okhdfcbank Patreon for international cards https://www.patreon.com/Syedshah5001 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/syedshah5001 Phonope : Diysyedshah5001@ybl They come from soft, neutral waters in the rivers of Venezuela an… Although it is a nocturnal species, it will appear during the evening and sometimes during the day. No worries I will help you with it. Clown pleco, indigenous to Venezuela, is a wood-eating fish belonging to the Loricariidae family. Male Clown plecos have a leaner, shorter body and have tiny spines called odontodes along their gill covers and caudal fins. In terms of their appearance, giants have the same pleco body shape and features as the rest of the catfish in the Loricariidae family: As with many Plecos, females are thicker in body when viewed from above. Guppies for Sale Male Guppies Female Guppies Guppy Pairs Endler's Picta Parae Molly Fish Platy Swordtail Hifin Swordtail About Livebearers. When the male gets into breeding condition he will develop elongated odontodes on his head and along his dorsal fin. Jun 25, 2012 #1 How do you determine if a Pleco is male or female? The female Clown Pleco’s belly becomes big during the breeding phase and stays slightly bulged even after the breeding phase. Males may also have more barbels than females, but this is not always the case. While they’re generally peaceful critters, the Clown Pleco can become territorial with other males. by Christina » Thu Feb 06, 2003 1:56 pm, Post This works best from a top view. I think in a 29g, the bristle nose or clown would be the best option as far as adult size. 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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); © 1996 - 2021 PlanetCatfish.com, part of the Aquatic Republic Network group of websites. betta male betta female-l betta dragon longtail betta koi plakat male cory habrosus pygmy cory sterbai t/r-m oscar red tiger-2" oscar red albino-2" oscar red tiger albino-2" pleco gold nugget li77-3.5" pleco clown-m pleco spotted bulldog-m bleedding heart tetra rasbora harliouin-ml shrimp super red cherry-x shrimp japonica-m shrimp blue velvet-l A good shot of the dentition would make it easier to tell if it's a Peckoltia or Panaqolus sp. Thread starter prairiefire86; Start date Dec 18, 2013; Tags eggs common pleco female click to view entries! Also known as ringlet pleco, clown pleco is a lovely tiny fish belonging to the Loricariidae family, It is easy to care, hardy fish, and does well in freshwater aquariums. Male Or Female Pleco? Clown Pleco is a beautiful and most-sought-after aquarium fish. Has this page been useful? Females tend to be longer than males and their bodies are plumper. Females generally have a more rounded body, while males are generally skinnier. Heya Folks, Here is my 2 Clown Plecos, Fish 1: Fish 2: They are very shy although dont mind being picked up, really surprised the ones ive seen in shops are manic! by Yann » Thu Feb 06, 2003 4:27 pm, Post They may be hard to sex until they are quite mature. You will need at least 20 gallons to keep the clown pleco and an additional 10 gallons for any other clown pleco that you add. The male Clown Pleco may develop bristle-like structures on its head, which will help us in identification. This guide will teach you the right way to take care and breed it properly. The clown pleco grows to 3-4 inches in the aquarium. It is not recommended though to have more than one male or more than one female in a tank together as sometimes they will be aggressive towards each other. Dec 18, 2013 #1 Hi, I have accidentally breed my common plecos for a about a yr now in my 180 community tank. OP . February 7, 2021 Leave a Comment Leave a Comment (Go figure my commons would multiply but no … S. Schofield New … The clown pleco, or Panaque maccus, is a pleco that many people say is useless because it only eats on driftwood, by many people say that it is a great algae eater, which it is.