Had to share my Albino Longfin pleco!!!

[finnfinnfriend]

Originally Posted by Skyewillow

Iactually had to look that one up. I guess the long-finned variety is from Paraguay, the site I checked said that the albinos are common there.

That's really interesting that albinos occured commonly in the wild...I didn't know that could happen!

[Skyewillow]

It happens, they just rarely survive to adulthood because they stick out like a sore thumb.

[finnfinnfriend]

Originally Posted by Skyewillow

It happens, they just rarely survive to adulthood because they stick out like a sore thumb.

Oh, so the albinos are mostly bred in captivity?

[Skyewillow]

That's how it is with most albinos, because outside of a snow drift, white is an easy target.

[finnfinnfriend]

Originally Posted by Skyewillow

That's how it is with most albinos, because outside of a snow drift, white is an easy target.

Yeah that's my understanding....I think I misunderstood your last post lol...I thought you meant albinos are common in the wild but I guess you meant long-finned?

[Skyewillow]

the article I read up said that "Pale" fish were common, I don't know if this means the albinos are common in the wild, or if they were lighter colored than other plecos.

[finnfinnfriend]

Well, I found this article, if you're interested: http://www.yatfs.com/albplecodayres.html

[Skyewillow]

thank you.

[finnfinnfriend]

Originally Posted by Skyewillow

thank you.

You're welcome :) and your fish is very beautiful. I think I want to get one someday...

[Skyewillow]

Thank you, Boo is one of our favorite fishies!