by Andreas Tanke | 18. 06. 2018
Introduction and breeding report of Panaqolus claustellifer (L 306)
In this talk I‘ll present a very nice and small pleco: Panaqolus claustellifer (L 306). That species comes from the most northern area of Brazil in Roraima state. I have found Panaqolus claustellifer (L 306) in their naturals habitats, but at home in my tanks.
In this talk I will give information about the origins of these pretty Panaqolus, by presenting photos and data of some biotope. But I will give also hints and information how I was able to spawn and breed them.
This talk can also be combined with other short talks to an evening event.
Panaqolus claustellifer L 306
Juvenile Panaqolus claustellifer L 306
Panaqolus claustellifer (L 306)
Panaqolus claustellifer (L 306)
Larvae of Panaqolus claustellifer L 306
Juvenile Panaqolus claustellifer L 306
Juvenile Panaqolus claustellifer L 306
Juvenile Panaqolus claustellifer L 306
by Andreas Tanke | 18. 06. 2018
Venezuela – traveling with JBL and aquarists
In 2016, I got the honor to accompany a tour group to Venezuela by an invitation from JBL. Due to the good preparation and planning, we were able to travel the country very safely despite the politically difficult situation. The journey consisted of two parts. The first part took us to the estuarine delta of the Orinoco, where we spent a few days in an ecolodge and explored various biotopes there. For the second part were going by small planes (4-6 seats) to Canaima with the aim to visit the Salto Ángel (highest waterfall in the world).
In this talk, I report on this trip and give insights into the flora and fauna we traveled.
Indian stands in the Ecolodge
Expeditions in Orinocodelta
Green Iguana, Iguana iguana iguana (Linneaus, 1785)
Canaima Lagoon with the Saltos Wadaimo, Golondrina and Ucrima
Canaima lagoon with the Saltos Wadaimo, Golondrina and Ucrima
Crenicichla aff. saxatilis „Caroni“
by Andreas Tanke | 18. 06. 2018
Biotopes of plecos at Rio Xingu
The Rio Xingu is one of the most important tributaries of the amazon in Brazil. I‘ll present different types of biotopes of the Rio Xingu and their inhabitants. The start is at the mouth of the Rio Xingu near Porto do Moz and ends at São Félix do Xingu. The main aspect will be the big bend – the Volta Grande. But also the Rio Iriri will not be skipped. At the end I‘ll give a foresight of the future of the Rio Xingu. That might be very bad, because of the hydroelectric dam and the exploitation of mineral resources!
Stromschnellen in der Volta Grande
Oligancistrus zuanoni (L 20)
Scobinancistrus aureatus (L 14)
Tiefe Areale in der Volta Grande
Biotope in der Volta Grande
Niedrige Wasser in der Volta Grande
by Andreas Tanke | 17. 06. 2018
Northern Brazil – Origin of ornamental fish
This talk will present selected river systems in northern Brazil. Also the main trades centers for ornamental fish like Belém, Santarém, and Altamira will be introduced. Of course the fish from there will not be glimpsed…
Cachoeira Grande do Rio Iriri
Ancistrini sp. (L 82)
Cachoeira Grande do Rio Iriri
empty snail shells on the bottom of the Rio Xingu
Scobinancistrus aureatus (L 14)
Rio Branquinho – a black water river
Pseudolithoxus sp. “Branquinho” (L 492)
Panaqolus claustellifer (L 306)
by Andreas Tanke | 16. 05. 2018
Panaqolus tankei (L 398) – Origin and Breeding
Panaqolus tankei (L 398) is pretty small pleco from the north of Brazil.
This Panaqolus comes from the Rio Xingu, and I‘ll present its natural habitats. Furthermore I’ll give some information how to keep this catfish, and, of course, how I was able spawn and breed this species first in in 2008.
Panaqolus tankei (L 398) is for me a very special pleco. First, it is the first catfish that I’ve bred. Second, Panaqolus tankei (L 398) was scientifically described in 2016 by Leandro Sousa and Christian Cramer and was named after me.
This talk can also be combined with more short talks for a full theme evening
