It's a common but which one please

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It's a common but which one please

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Posting for a friend, we know it's a common but can't tell if it's a Hypostomus punctatus or a Pterygoplichthys pardalis. Any help would be appreciated.

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Thank you in advance.
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A Pterygoplichthys.
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Thank you, now I have 1 more question please...

Pterygoplichthys pardalis = Gibby?
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Post by Silurus »

No,
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
=gibby.
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Thank you! :razz:
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