How to sex two Panaque Maccus (Clown Pleco)

paul_southend2k · Post by **paul_southend2k** » 05 Feb 2004, 20:24

I two Panaque Maccus (Clown Pleco) and they are starting to fight with the Chaetostoma cf. thomsoni (Stripped Rubbernose Pleco) I have.

I have a Juwel Rekord 120 tank... is this enough space for them?

How do you sex the Panaque Maccus???

Thanks

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Post by **Silurus** » 05 Feb 2004, 20:39

How do you sex the Panaque Maccus

From the Cat-eLog:
"Like all members of the genus, males grow elongated interopercular odontodes during the breeding season. Males develop noticeable odontodes along the dorsum as well."

Chaetostoma are territorial by nature, so the fighting is not surprising.

paul_southend2k · Post by **paul_southend2k** » 05 Feb 2004, 20:55

Sorry, im a bit confused to what parts you are talking about. Im a bit new to fish keeping!

Post by **Silurus** » 05 Feb 2004, 21:01

To put simply, males should have a patch of spines on the cheek during breeding season.
And please stop double-posting. Posting things twice doesn't mean you will get twice as many answers.

paul_southend2k · Post by **paul_southend2k** » 05 Feb 2004, 21:12

i didnt mean to, but my computer said that it didnt post it as i had done one already so i tried again and then two popped up

sorry

Beersnob · Post by **Beersnob** » 07 Feb 2004, 13:57

Paul,

I've noted that happen once or twice here too. It sometimes is due to the ISP and the interactions with a forum. Sometimes it cannot be helped. If we all had DSL (I wish I had one but that would interfere with my disposable homebrewing and Aquaria income) this may be prevented. But we all have priorities!

It's Saturday! Have a cold one (pop or other favorite beverage) and relax!

Beersnob