Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

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KGRex
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Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

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Pics don't match up, attaching some files
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KGRex
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Re: Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

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Here's the adult version apparently
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lightseeker5000
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Re: Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

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I saw that on Imperial Tropicals too, and may get some myself out of curiosity. So that's what they looked like? How do they look, now that they've settled in for a while?

BTW, they have more info on an eBay listing w/same pic. They call it 'Hypostomus Laplatae'

"You will receive captive bred Red Fin Plecostomus, around 3" or larger in size. These are a rare Pleco from Uruguay which have been captive bred in the US for the first time by us. The pics above represent a 5" young adult. Yours will not likely have such pronounced red fins yet. These will develop over time. This pleco does not have an L number."
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Re: Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

Post by PlecosAndLoaches »

These should be Hypostomus commersoni
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/spe ... es_id=1863

I have one: acquired 2 years ago at 3.5" and now about 8.5" TL. In true Hypostomus fashion, not shy at all. Color & complexion changes depending on mood. Intensity of red color has faded a bit with age but still, when in the right mood, a striking fish.
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Re: Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

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I am trying to sex my two Hypostomus commersoni red fins. They are 11 & 12 inches long. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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