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Do you guys know?

Post by rikbar »

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows what he/she is for sure.
Heres some pics.
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And one more.
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Thanks for your time.
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Post by Jools »

I'm not sure from the pics but I think it might be a species of <I>Ancistrus</I>, got any more pics especially showing the fish from the side?

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Here are a couple of side shots.
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One more.
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Thanks again.
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Post by Jools »

OK, I think it's L030. WHich is something along the lines of <I>Parancistrus</I>.

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Post by Yann »

Hi!

I would agrre with Jools!

What is the size of this fish?
Need it to know if it is still a juvenil or if close to sexual maturity?!!
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Post by rikbar »

It was sold to me as a lemon spot, it is about 3.5 inches right now. He seems to be getting along good in the tank. He is in with a blue phantom and a queen arabesque(sp).
Thanks
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Post by Yann »

Hi!

Ok so it is still a bit young to be sexed...
Adult they will get up to 10''
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