Otocinclus ID?

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Otocinclus ID?

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Hey all,

what's this little fella?

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Thanks all!
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Hi!

These Otocinlus with that clour shape are awfull to distinguish, they all look the same to me!!!!
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Post by Silurus »

Only two or three of the <i>Otocinclus</i> species currently considered as valid don't have this color pattern.
You are left with about 13 names to choose from. Take your pick.

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Yann,

I feel EXACTLY the same way. :? have no blinking idea how to ID them. hehehehe. ....
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philtre wrote:Yann,

I feel EXACTLY the same way. :? have no blinking idea how to ID them. hehehehe. ....
Easy... clear and stain it :razz:
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