what is this baby pleco?

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what is this baby pleco?

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Friend got given this baby pleco but has no idea what kind it is. "Breeder" doesn't even know what kinds of Plecos she has ... can you id this baby?
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Re: what is this baby pleco?

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Probably a , but hard to tell from that photo.
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Re: what is this baby pleco?

Post by MatsP »

I agree with racoll on both counts: it's hard to say for sure, as it's small and the photo is not quite pin-sharp, but it looks like a common bristlenose (I've seen thousands over the past 5 years or so).

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Fantastic, thank guys! :)
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Do these two look like they are also common bristelnose babies? They are 1.25 - 1.5 inches. They are about a month or so older than the first one.

Ack, I need to ask her for larger photos.
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Re: what is this baby pleco?

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Here are better photos -
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Re: what is this baby pleco?

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Yes, they are bristlenoses 100%.
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Awesome, thanks so much for all the help! :)
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