Is this a King Tiger Pl*co?

Crazie.Eddie · Post by **Crazie.Eddie** » 10 Feb 2004, 08:31

At the LFS, this was marked as a Scribbled Zebra Pl*co. I couldn't find any information on Scribbled Zebra, only Scribbled, which it does look like a L-066. I want to verify that this is a L-066. Also what does it normally eat and how big does it get? Is it male or female? I'm very curious, becuase there's another one at the shop. If it's a mated pair, then I'll pick it up some other time.

Scribbled (Underside View)

Scribbled (Side View)

Scribbled (Top View)

Scribbled (Another Top View)

Sorry about the flash with the last pic.

Post by **Silurus** » 10 Feb 2004, 09:33

It's a male L333.

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 10 Feb 2004, 15:58

Hi!

I agree with HH (silurus), it is a male L333.
Regarding sexing you can read the information here, it is works for all the members of genus...
Cheers
Yann

turbokev · Post by **turbokev** » 10 Feb 2004, 19:36

What about mine.. One board says it's a L333, one says it's a L066..
It is a little yellowish in color, which has lead some to suggest it leans more towards the L333.

What are the easily determined differences in the 2?

Can you tell for sure from this picture which it is? and what sex it is?

I have 2 of these.. I'll try to get a picture of the second one tonight.

Thank You

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 10 Feb 2004, 19:43

HI Kev!

TO me it is also a Hypancistrus sp L333.
You are right the more yellowish coloration lean toward the L333 id
L333 also has a higher body that L66!
Cheers
Yann

MackIntheBox · Post by **MackIntheBox** » 10 Feb 2004, 19:51

Crazie.Eddie wrote: Scribbled (Underside View)

Scribbled (Side View)

Scribbled (Top View)

Scribbled (Another Top View)

I HAVE to know what camera you used

those pictures are awesome

magnum4 · Post by **magnum4** » 10 Feb 2004, 19:59

I also think your fish is L333.

However i would ignore the yellowish coloration difference as IME this can change depending on the age and diet the fish is getting. Best indicator would be patern spacing then body shape.

Also L333 and L66 are commonly miss labelled/identified from importers and then down the line to aquatic shops and staff. Could be a reason why others are suggesting your fish is L66?

Crazie.Eddie · Post by **Crazie.Eddie** » 11 Feb 2004, 05:57

I HAVE to know what camera you used those pictures are awesome

Thanks. It's the new Canon EOS Digital Rebel, a 6.3MP digital SLR. Been wanting it for a long time. My Canon G5 wasn't doing that great taking pictures of my fast and moving fishes. I was able to use my old lenses from my old 35mm Canon Rebel EOS X. I just need a macro lense for those closeups.

I know, enough about my camera...this is a pl*co forum

Crazie.Eddie · Post by **Crazie.Eddie** » 11 Feb 2004, 07:35

Seeing that this a pl*co with no name, just L #, I take it that it is somewhat hard to find? Any estimates on how much it would cost (USD)? I saw another one at the LFS when I purchased mine, if it's a female, I might just buy it and hopes they would breed. I don't see any of them at any of the LFSs around here, so I know I could probably make a killing.

turbokev · Post by **turbokev** » 11 Feb 2004, 13:13

I bought my first one in New Hampshire for $24.99 as a "Scribble" Pleco, then I went back to the same LFS and bought a second for $18.99 thanks to a repeat customer discount.

Here's my second guy in the cave he's taken over..

(showing very dark coloration..usually he's identical to the other picture I posted)

Crazie.Eddie · Post by **Crazie.Eddie** » 11 Feb 2004, 16:52

WOW, the LFS sure ripped me off. I paid well ove $40 for mine. I found a scribbled online fairly cheap (that's when I thought mine was a scribbled), but I weighed in some other factors (shipping costs, guarantee, health, etc.) that buying it from my LFS would be better.

Wood · Post by **Wood** » 13 Feb 2004, 02:29

Yes it is a king tiger female.

Is this a King Tiger Pl*co?

Is this a King Tiger Pl*co?

What about mine?

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