KimW Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 So these two came with my tank when my husband bought it for me and I am wondering what they are. They seem pretty reclusive Sorry this picture isn't the best, he's a little upset with me because I removed all the hidey places LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash_oesc Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I'm no expert, but looks like a starlight pleco and a catfish (non pleco). (i'm also on my cell phone...lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 First one is either a green (L120) or blue phantom (L128) and the other looks like one of the galaxy plecos (Pseudacanthicus spp, I beleive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimW Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) LOL i just noticed my catfish snuck into the first picture HAHA apparently he is not camera shy, anyone know an approximate value on these? I had someone name them at some point ( years ago ), couldn't remember what they were, and told me one of them was quite hard to replace ( expensive ) just curious. My common is picking on both of them so he will be on his way to an lfs tonight or tomorrow, probably big als if they will take him. If not I have no idea what to do with him. He's in a tote right now with water from the aquarium and a bubbler. I think you are right on the second, he does look a lot like the "Galaxy" pictures I have seen. Edited June 19, 2014 by KimW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 They're worth $30-50 or more, depending on size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash_oesc Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 See...not a pleco expert I did think galaxy, but overruled myself with doubt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimW Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 They're worth $30-50 or more, depending on size The Galaxy one is about 6" long now. The other I would say is about 4" I have had them both for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimW Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 First one is either a green (L120) or blue phantom (L128) and the other looks like one of the galaxy plecos (Pseudacanthicus spp, I beleive) I think chances are good the first is a blue phantom however that being said ( and I know the pic doesn't quite show it, will try to get a better one now that he is back in the tank with all the plants LOL ) he has quite a "golden-greenish" hue to him which I am not seeing in pictures I look up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 There's a good chance that blue phantom and green phantom are the same species, they just occur in different parts of the same river. Care for both is exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanica Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 If it's more green I would guess it's a Green Phantom. One of the rarer plecos and they fetch a good price. They are very stunning fish and I love how well they clean up the leftover food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Agree with Jvision it's a green or a blue for sure. Only real difference that I can ever tell is color and brightness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I would also have to say keep the green or blue. I have a six or seven inch blue and it's quite impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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