Sturisoma panamense (regal whiptail)

**Star-flog** · 23rd Apr 2005, 10:23

Hi, does anyone come across/experience this suckermouth fish (as photo) and whether LFS sells this fish?

Also, would it go well with Cherry Shrimp in planted tank?

**arclaveus** · 23rd Apr 2005, 13:21

I like tis fish too! But like u, i cant seem to find it as well...

anybody can supply us wif info on where to get tis "sucker"?

**hwchoy** · 23rd Apr 2005, 17:01

Originally Posted by Star-flog

Hi, does anyone come across/experience this suckermouth fish (as photo) and whether LFS sells this fish?

Also, would it go well with Cherry Shrimp in planted tank?

is this what they call the "helicopter"? there could be several species looking like this but saw at least one (about 5 inches including tail) in C328 yesterday, in the left hand tanks (when standing outside shop facing in).

btw, species name must not be capitalised, hence Sturisoma panamense.

**andrewtyr** · 23rd Apr 2005, 18:44

yea, it's quite amazing that c328 has one million products in store, they can remember everything, price. Has anyone been misquoted before?

yea, I think it is what people commonly call helicopter. It is a community fish and an effective algae crew. However, they do grow up to a sizable size. NA also has them, a pretty common fish.

**Star-flog** · 23rd Apr 2005, 19:05

I was in NA few weeks ago saw a few in its main tank and the price was $9 per piece but I think no more already?

**cairocks** · 23rd Apr 2005, 20:24

If it is the "helicopter' then saw a few at Y618 last week. Can't remember price but they have different price for small and big ones. Was slightly tempted to get it but did not as dunno will it cause havoc to my plants. Bad experience with pleco last time.

**stormhawk** · 24th Apr 2005, 00:34

The helicopter pleco is Sturisomatichthys leightoni. This panamense is a much larger species I think.

I did see young leightoni for sale at c328 some time ago, but not panamense.

**Star-flog** · 24th Apr 2005, 08:14

Originally Posted by stormhawk

The helicopter pleco is Sturisomatichthys leightoni. This panamense is a much larger species I think.

I did see young leightoni for sale at c328 some time ago, but not panamense.

The sturisoma panamense has got the very beautiful tails and the growth size is about 5 to 6 inches. It does not look big becasue of slim body build and nice addition to planted tank..

**ryo** · 24th Apr 2005, 19:40

I think is is called royal farlowella

**akoh** · 25th Apr 2005, 10:09

Commonly, they are known as Royal Twig Suckermouth Catfish !, they can grow to 7 to 8 ". I do breed them ! my latest batch are about an inch, if you are interested ! let me know ! Cheers !

**Star-flog** · 25th Apr 2005, 14:19

I hope this "monster" will not eat my cherry shrimps!!

**akoh** · 25th Apr 2005, 14:23

Originally Posted by Star-flog

I hope this "monster" will not eat my cherry shrimps!!

They're algae eater ! so don't worry !

**Star-flog** · 25th Apr 2005, 22:57

Originally Posted by akoh

They're algae eater ! so don't worry !

Nice meeting you and collected the Sturisoma panamense and it's very beautiful and I put it in the main tank.
Unforunately, the tetra actualy attacked one of the small one. And bite off a portion of its finnage

. Decided to put it into the shrimp tank. The question: Will finnage grow back or it will die soon?

**akoh** · 26th Apr 2005, 07:44

Originally Posted by Star-flog

Unforunately, the tetra actualy attacked one of the small one. And bite off a portion of its finnage

. Decided to put it into the shrimp tank. The question: Will finnage grow back or it will die soon?

With TLC it shouldn't die and the damaged fin should grow back in no time !.
Nice to meet you too ! hope you had enjoyed viewing PlecoHut ! Cheers !

**Star-flog** · 26th Apr 2005, 09:55

Originally Posted by akoh

With TLC it shouldn't die and the damaged fin should grow back in no time !.
Nice to meet you too ! hope you had enjoyed viewing PlecoHut ! Cheers !

Thanks and my kids will love it. You're a Pro for breeding Pleco and totally impressed with your 9 Pleco's tanks.

**Star-flog** · 27th Apr 2005, 07:27

PelcoHut, is there any commerical food available for Sturisoma panamense and any brand recommended?

**akoh** · 27th Apr 2005, 11:53

Originally Posted by Star-flog

PelcoHut, is there any commerical food available for Sturisoma panamense and any brand recommended?

Try Hikari Algae wafer or Sinking wafer , They luv it !

**arclaveus** · 27th Apr 2005, 21:13

Thanks alot Allen! Beautiful Plecos u haf in ur home!

Thanks for the introduction on Plecos too! Cheers mate!

**Star-flog** · 27th Apr 2005, 23:02

Originally Posted by akoh

Try Hikari Algae wafer or Sinking wafer , They luv it !

Much appreciated. Will get some for my 2 little panamense, how often/amount I need to feed them apart from the algae already has in the tank?

**akoh** · 28th Apr 2005, 08:27

Hi arclaveus, - PlecoHut is always close but never closed ! so just give me a thinker if you wanna have an in-depth introduction to plecs !

. Oh Yah ! hows' the 2 fellas ? hope they are doing ok !

Hi Star-flog, juvenile don't eat that much ! so just go easy on the amount you feed ( one or two is enough ) and once a day is sufficient ! Cheers !

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