dking271

Baryancistrus demantoides (L200)

Today I added a Green Phantom (Lemon Spotted Green Pleco), and I was curious if anyone has any experience with them. He's rather shy, so getting a picture is prooving really difficult. Their max size is just under 6 inches and they are good algae eaters. Please share any knowledge or experience that you have in regards to this Pleco.

mrsmuffin

He sounds cool. Got pics?

Barbrella

Congrats! These fish are truly beautiful! I never got one since I can't meet their requirements of very oxygenated, soft and acidic water.

Here's a very good article on their care:

http://www.piranha-info.com/default.php?lang=en&id=L200

COBettaCouple

Have you checked www.planetcatfish.com ? They have a great deal of pleco information there on every species of pleco.

dking271

Here are some quick shots I took of our new L200 Green Phantom Pleco.

dking271

Ok, I'm having problems with my Green Phantom. He has completely eaten a tank full of Amazon Swords. I give him fresh veggies (Zuccini, Romain lettuce, etc) every night, and he still managed to destroy a new plant added tonight. Anyone have suggestions to keep him from destroying my plants? Are there any plants that he would not likely eat? As much as I like him, he has forced me to completely replant this tank. Unfortunatey, the only two tanks suitable for him are heavily planted. I knew they had a tendency to eat plants, but he can ruin the whole tank in one night. I fear he will have to go!

Barbrella

People don't usually keep this species in a planted tank. All the ones I've seen were in tanks with rocks and wood only.

If you want to keep him in a planted tank, you could try really tough-leaved plants like Anubias and Java fern. They're not as tempting as Swords.

OR, you could dedicate a rock-and-wood tank just for him! Personally, I think he's worth it!

goggles2

im super jealous hes fantastic! i want one

whered you get him?

COBettaCouple

I love the pics - sure with I could get a few of those beauties here!