Got these from Aquotix, I think they're in quite a few LFSs around. Distributor is calling them Golden plecos.
Similar to Hypostomus ancistroides but redder and less patterned. Possibly a bit small to ID.
Any ideas?
'Golden pleco'
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'Golden pleco'
My best guess, Hypostomus sp.
Got these from Aquotix, I think they're in quite a few LFSs around. Distributor is calling them Golden plecos.
Similar to Hypostomus ancistroides but redder and less patterned. Possibly a bit small to ID.
Any ideas?
Got these from Aquotix, I think they're in quite a few LFSs around. Distributor is calling them Golden plecos.
Similar to Hypostomus ancistroides but redder and less patterned. Possibly a bit small to ID.
Any ideas?
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Re: 'Golden pl*co'
"albino" form of
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Re: 'Golden pleco'
yup
a quick way to see is check the dorsal fin (the big un on the back)
your orange plec has 11 rays in there, not counting the spine.
a true Hypostomus has 8 rays in there, not counting the spine
apart from that; hypostomus is more chubby, shortbuild.
a quick way to see is check the dorsal fin (the big un on the back)
your orange plec has 11 rays in there, not counting the spine.
a true Hypostomus has 8 rays in there, not counting the spine
apart from that; hypostomus is more chubby, shortbuild.
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Re: 'Golden pl*co'
Yup that looks like the one. Thanks for that. 13+ inches huh. Might be moving them on at around a foot or so.
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