The new kid in town

[Jchillin]

Ok, I've been keeping it a secret long enough.

Over the past weekend, I traded in my two otos for...

A sailfin Pleco! It was a decision that was thought out over a period of time. The family wanted him/her...I wanted him/her and everyone accepted the fact that the sailfin will eventually grow to tremendous proportions (all the more reason to get that larger tank...right?).

As soon as my sister-in-law returns my camera (which she's had since New Years) pics of the sailfin and the angels will be forthcoming.

 

[Menagerie]

As soon as my sister-in-law returns my camera (which she's had since New Years) pics of the sailfin and the angels will be forthcoming.

Well, I won't hold my breath!!

 

[NewFishGuy]

nice...what is the eventual size gonna be?

 

[Menagerie]

HUGE

 

[lmw80]

oooh! can't wait for the pictures!

 

[Fluff]

Excellent pleco. They can attain lengths of up to 18". I have one myself and it's an awesome fish. Can't wait to see pics.

 

[oscarbreeder]

Congrats on the sailfin.
Can't wait to see it.

 

[Jchillin]

As soon as my sister-in-law returns my camera (which she's had since New Years) pics of the sailfin and the angels will be forthcoming.

Well, I won't hold my breath!!

You can breathe easy now!

I got the camera back and here are the first pics. He's under the wood, best pic I could get for now.

 

[youronlysin]

You should trade in some more fish for some photography lessons! Just kidding!!! I wanna see this critter!

You know...whenever I post tank or fish pics, its usually one or two pics out of a hundred or more that I had to take just to get one right! . I can never get a good pic.

 

[Jchillin]

You should trade in some more fish for some photography lessons! Just kidding!!! I wanna see this critter!

You know...whenever I post tank or fish pics, its usually one or two pics out of a hundred or more that I had to take just to get one right! . I can never get a good pic.

Trying to get a full body pic of a pleco is a very tough thing to do. If they see you, they run for cover! I'm gonna try to "sneak" up on him when he least expects it

 

[youronlysin]

Bah...they know your trying to get a picture of them. Mine would sit right in front of the tank..near the glass. He would sitthere an hour. I could even get my camera out....move slowly in front of the tank. Sometimes his fins would open up and I'd think "Oh man! Im gonna get a great shot finally!" I'd open the shutter while watching him closely....turn on the display and look down to make sure it was on and when I look back up hes gone!!!! Im almost positive hes doing it on purpose

 

[Billsgate]

My plecos do the same thing Jchillin, I just sit next to my tank very quietly, and after a while they come out and are easy to photograph if you've got your camera in hand. Although it probably will be easier for you in a couple of weeks, when he's really settled in and knows his way around the tank

 

[whitetiger_CJ]

My pleco sits in his hiding spot, and refuses to come out. I can walk into the room, see him out, but he immediately he returns to his spot.

 

[Jchillin]

Well, with some good advice, I think you guys will like this one.

 

[Fluff]

Nice pleco!!

 

[Devilishturtles]

Yay! You got a picture finally!

Awesome pleco, Jc

 

[Jchillin]

Here's another "new Kid"

 

[Fluff]

Yay, angel pic!!! Good job Jc!!

 

[Drake]

I got one about two months ago when he was not even an inch in length and now he is well over two inches, maybe three. I love his giant dorsal fin!

 

[Menagerie]

Pink rocks??