Edmundo
07-03-2009, 09:28 AM
Text and Photos: Frank Schäfer
Very much sought for is also L200. Actually, there are two mimetic species that hide behind that L-number, which are often confused, although they might belong to even different genera. The real L200 is a still undescribed species. It can be easily recognized by the big gap between the end of the dorsal fin and the beginning of the adipose fin. The second species - called L200 Highfin or L200a in the trade - has been formally deescribed already as Baryancistrus demantoides. In this species dorsal and adipose fin are connected. The depth of the dorsal fin is variable and of no use for differentiation of the species. Both L200 are omnivorous with a large compound of vegetarian food.
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Aquarium Glaser (http://www.aquarium-glaser.de/en/about_us.php)
Very much sought for is also L200. Actually, there are two mimetic species that hide behind that L-number, which are often confused, although they might belong to even different genera. The real L200 is a still undescribed species. It can be easily recognized by the big gap between the end of the dorsal fin and the beginning of the adipose fin. The second species - called L200 Highfin or L200a in the trade - has been formally deescribed already as Baryancistrus demantoides. In this species dorsal and adipose fin are connected. The depth of the dorsal fin is variable and of no use for differentiation of the species. Both L200 are omnivorous with a large compound of vegetarian food.
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/249b1cd10981bb.jpg
Aquarium Glaser (http://www.aquarium-glaser.de/en/about_us.php)