Show your Plecos Here !!

[redtailfool]

Cmon Pleco addicts, show your pride and joy here.

Heres my L200. My picture doesnt do it justice. I love the speckles all over the body.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=722/medium/P1010154.JPG (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=722/medium/P1010154.JPG)

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=722/medium/P1010151.JPG (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=722/medium/P1010151.JPG)

[Rmillertx778]

here is my L-200 which i just posted in another thread in the photo section. this one has the most personality of all my plecos.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/l200.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/l200.jpg)

[DeLgAdO]

chocolate anyone? :naughty:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/Picture_297.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/Picture_297.jpg)

[loach43]

My L191 (broken line or dull-eyed pleco) is hiding right now so no new pics yet. that's him in my avatar.

Nice fish DeLgAdO

That's a sweet looking pleco you have also Redtail. Green phantom right?

Pic of a sculpture I made of my pleco. No feeding required.

[redtailfool]

Awesome Sculpture there !

[dragonfishgirl]

The sculpture is awesome....and even better in person!

The Green Phantoms are really cool. What kind of personality do they have? Do they hide alot? I've wanted one for a long time, but really don't know that much about them. I haven't been able to find much on the web.

[MrfisH]

Heres my L196. My most active fish, right behind the irridescent shark that is.

Those are some killer L200's guys :thumbsup:

[Averi666]

the common is mine! and the zebra a cousins i love him hes soo awsome! :D :headbang2

[Oddball]

Love those L200s. Is anyone breeding them yet?

Here's a pic of the potato grinder on my 3 foot LDA065. The blue back on the right is 1/2" cell pore acrylic.

[redtailfool]

3 footer.. Yikes. :eek: :eek: Can you show us full body shots please??

[Oddball]

with flash:

[DeLgAdO]

you ever hand feed him :WHOA:

[Oddball]

Without flash in the 180 hospital tank. The W/D overflow is at the center of the 6ft tank. Again, note the 1/2" thick acrylic back.

[Oddball]

Aw, Nuts!! The pics are alot sharper before the upload.

[redtailfool]

LOL.. Anybody here got a bigger Pleco?? I doubt it.
Oddball ,i bet the freight alone was killer.

[DeLgAdO]

i bet that thing can slurp my aro like a noodle

[Oddball]

LOL.. Anybody here got a bigger Pleco?? I doubt it.
Oddball ,i bet the freight alone was killer.

Shipping weight was 134lbs

[Rmillertx778]

this one was sold to me as a snowball pleco but i think it is most likely a LDA33. i havent been able to get a good look at his mouth which should confirm. any other suggestions?

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/lda33.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/lda33.jpg)

[MrfisH]

I think i already asked him this in another thread.lol. I think when anyone hears of a 3 foot pleco they just have to see it.

[riggs]

great pictures everyone but that 3 footer is incredible

[loach43]

Had a dream about that pleco last night. It was eating an algae wafer the size of a trash can lid

[riggs]

^^ whoa ^^

[Star-Flog]

My panaque comm. tank.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/DSC05250.JPG
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/uploads/5802/DSC05259.JPG

[motoro ray]

Here's mine

[cabouta1]

very nice

[davo]

seconded

[rkc772]

wow! that's a big one... where did that pleco came from.... :eek: somebody might had too much sun on their aquarium for that pleco to eat up :ROFL:
nice pictures! :headbang2

[ozz465]

gotta love them plecos...........:)

[rkc772]

Here's mine :D L239 Blue Panaque Ancistrinae in short they call it "Blue Pleco" :headbang2

[Radius]

motoro ray: That's a real beauty! What kind is it?

[HiJinx]

Here's my silly common plec. Got him when he was only a wee lil fella at 1.5". Now he's 13" about two years or so later.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/wogabo/Aquaria/100_0167.jpg

[rkc772]

motoro ray: That's a real beauty! What kind is it?

i think they are L25 Scarlet pleco Pseudacanthicus they go big... 12 inch... :headbang2

[reefman]

heres mine the first is a urubaxi butterfly #2 my 8" royal
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/pleco_003.jpg

[dodgefreak8]

This is the only one I own now. But he's a beauty
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/dodgefreak8/cbcc.jpg

[davo]

nice, i just got one of those and hes only a baby

[concord]

:grinyes: here is mine (got no idea what type though) :screwy:

[MYGOBYRULES]

My pair of albino bristles.

[motoro ray]

i think they are L25 Scarlet pleco Pseudacanthicus they go big... 12 inch... :headbang2
That is a scarlet pleco and he is about 12", they need more than just algae to survive. This guy eats pellets, worms, krill and anything he can get to and he occasionally likes to wrestle with my 14" red tapajos pike.

[rkc772]

got a new breed of pleco... can anyone tell me what kind of pleco it is? :grinyes: even the one who sold it to me doesn't know what it is :D it is the one in the middle the long one... the one on the back is a blue pleco the nearest one is... i also don't know... :ROFL: just kept on buying exotic fish :headbang2
hope someone can guess these species... :headbang2

[guppy]

It isone of the Sturisoma species, a nigrirostrum I think, they are all pretty much alike, the genus ranges from 5" to about 13", if that is the nigrirostrum it gets a little over 10". They are peaceful but need algae or green veggies, and also scour wood fibers like some plecos.
Here is a pic from fishbase for comparison.

[rkc772]

wow! that's how big they go? i thought they would be around 7-8 inch only. :) it's a nice piece of art on how they look. some people might think they are agressive but peaceful. Thank you for the info! :thumbsup:

[kuteboy]

Wow!! awesome you guys do have some rare and unique collections!!

[kuteboy]

just bought this recently this is L128 his is just 1.5 cm hope you all enjoy the view!!! :grinyes:

[DC2]

nice pleco guys

[cichlidfinder]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/cichlidfinder/P1010006.jpg

one of my plecos

I have to make my 5 posts

Oh and Hi by the way I'm new

[cichlidfinder]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/cichlidfinder/pleco5.jpg

My adonis

[cichlidfinder]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/cichlidfinder/red1.jpg

My red catus pleco.

[cichlidfinder]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/cichlidfinder/P1060014.jpg

My gold nugget

[Filthy Sanchez]

Here's mine
Gorgeous plec, love the bright red coloring.

[WyldFya]

:grinyes: here is mine (got no idea what type though) :screwy:

It looks to be a Gold Angelicus

[loach43]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/cichlidfinder/red1.jpg

My red catus pleco.

Love that! And he's in Indiana! :thumbsup:

[winstew]

3 FEET... PICS PLEASE!!!

[Miles]

Figured id jump in this thread.. Thought I already posted here!

[Miles]

and my MOST FAVORITE PLECO PIC OF ALL-TIME :)

[benzjamin13]

Finally got a decent shot of this guy. He looks better when there's not a camera around.

[Kieranuk]

Here is my gold-lined royal! Also I love the L200's I have a little guy at around 2.5". This garden centre near me has some 4-5" for £30 (around $55) which have red tips to their fins so I am thinking of getting one :woot: .

[klynne99]

Here is my poor plec. It's tail was bitten off my my piranha, but it's now living with my GT and is doing well. :)

[fishnutham]

Here is my gold-lined royal! Also I love the L200's I have a little guy at around 2.5". This garden centre near me has some 4-5" for £30 (around $55) which have red tips to their fins so I am thinking of getting one :woot: .


that gold lined is sweet!!! have to organize my plec shots and get up here great pics guys.

[REDTAILredtailcat]

This is one of two 7" L007 Vampire Pl*co (Galaxy) & a 4" L224 I have.

[sf7]

Here are some pictures of a few of my plecos. The first one is of my Royal, Gold Nugget, and Green Phantom (L-200). The second is an attempt to get a picture of my hidden Goldie (L14). The last one is of my big common, he is pretty interesting with good full fin formation. I also have others I hope to post later!!

[kyle.mckay]

Very nice fish

[kuteboy]

Nice Gems!!!

[rasdbo]

heres my new one blue phantom L128 :woot:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/P2180087.JPG (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/P2180087.JPG)

and the fala-wala :screwy:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/P2180090.JPG (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/P2180090.JPG)

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/blue_pleco.JPG (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/blue_pleco.JPG)

[ewurm]

I just bought some white spot plecos...1"...any body have full grown white spot pics (maybe already posted here?

[fishnutham]

heres a couple of mine have a few more but my cpu lost them i'll take more later

[OKEEPER]

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6655/rammynov27057od.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rammynov27057od.jpg) 13" Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps / Sailfin Plecostomus

[Magnus30]

Seeing if I did this right

[redtailfool]

Awesome collection guys ! Cmon lets see some more.. Any zebra plec keepers here??

[NymoKilla]

I dont know what pleco this is? is it an L196 Anyways nice pics ya all have :) :clap :clap :clap

[FishHeadSoup]

Nice plecos!

[Magnus30]

mine

[Jason_S]

in order:

L142
not 100% sure but think this one might be L147
Royal plec
male bristlenose pleco

[Jason_S]

these are some plecs I used to have. :(

in order:

gold nugget (lost when I moved)
L75 Para pleco (lost in a tank crash shortly after I moved)

[redtailfool]

One of the most underrated fish in the game finally getting some love !
Great pics and specimen guys .. keep it coming .. ill have more when we go to ECZ.

[drdpc]

mines:

[drdpc]

forgot one:

[johno27]

Here is my little guy he is 4 to 5 inches Pterygoplichthys scrophus or "Rhino Pleco"
not very colorful but built like a tank very tough and a great personality

[Kieranuk]

Ouch that gold nugget had really stong colours shame you lost it :(.

[Honda12]

There are some nice pics in here and plecos.

[Chaser]

my bristlenose....only a baby :)

[loach43]

Cool rhino johno! That baby's gonna be a true monster someday!

[johno27]

Thank you man they are my favorite i Had a 10-12 inch Rhino before i converted my tank to salt for a few years I think my dad still has him I will see if i can dig up a pic of the beast :D

[loach43]

Would love to see it. Those dinosuars have awsome dorsal fins :thumbsup:

[Iann]

Here is my gibbiceps pleco, i've got a bristlenose pleco aswell, i'll try to get a pic of him later.

[aquaoahu]

Here's a few plecos from my 75g. Sorry about the photo quality. I took them w/ my Nokia camera phone since I lost my flash card for my camera.

L029 Vampire Pleco Leporacanthicus Galaxias and L114 Leopard Cactus Pleco Pseudacanthicus Leopardus
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/L0291.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/L0291.jpg)

L018 Gold Nugget Pleco Baryancistrus sp.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/L018.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/L018.jpg)


L200 Lemon Pleco Hemiancistrus Subviridis
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/L2001.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/L2001.jpg)

[kuteboy]

Share some of my collection!!

L-177
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/kuteboy/DSC02141.jpg
L-264
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/kuteboy/DSC02146.jpg
L-143
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/kuteboy/DSC02149.jpg
L-128
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/kuteboy/DSC02074.jpg

[Maria]

Hi, this is my pleco. About two year old, does anyone know the name for this?
The shopkeeper said that it's a Red vampire-pleco, but I can't find a L number for that name... :mwave:

[michael]

20"

[syclone]

thought I had already posted in here, but I guess not, here is a pic of my fav. Hope you like him.
Blue eye panque
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b146/rikbar/blueeye3.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b146/rikbar/blueeye1.jpg

Gold nugget.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b146/rikbar/goldnugget1.jpg

blue phantom
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b146/rikbar/phantom.jpg

stick
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b146/rikbar/farlawalla.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b146/rikbar/mystery3.jpg

[AlaskaJammin]

My scarlet pleco :)

[Iann]

One more of my gebiceps, still trying for one of my bristlenose, his too small and dark for the camera to pick up.

[loach43]

This thread has been going strong since Jan 3 and I'm lovin' it! :grinyes:

Can't let it go on any longer without showing a pic of my L191 sucking on an algae pellet

[DiscusMel]

Some of mine :D

L075
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/Picture_13611.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/Picture_13611.jpg)

LDA31
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/000_1226a.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/000_1226a.jpg)

L191 and Spotted talking cat
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/000_1712a.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/000_1712a.jpg)

L114
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/000_1441.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/000_1441.jpg)

L211 (we think)
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/000_2034a.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/000_2034a.jpg)

[gomezladdams]

Heres a pic of my common
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/fish_003.jpg

[SphericalCube]

I can't see the pics, something about don't have the privledges. . . what does it take to be a full member? Who's **** do I have to suck?

[Mr Pleco]

I don't know what it is about that type of pleco, but I just want a tank full of those. My new digital camera should be coming soon, so I will my photos later.

[Monst3rƒish]

nice plecos guys :)

[loach43]

I love that L114 so much I wanna marry it.
DiscusMel, may I request your plecos hand (or fin) in marriage?
I promise to love her till death do us part.

[DiscusMel]

Hahaha...sorry but its already spoken for ;)

I'll try and get a more recent pic as that was
a few months ago :thumbsup:

[loach43]

Grrrr, why are all the good ones are taken?? :(

[rasdbo]

MY NEW GOLD NUGGET :headbang2

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/gold_nugget.JPG (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/gold_nugget.JPG)

[tukang ikan]

Few of my plecos I had for sale, but mostly sold now :headbang2

[cichlidfinder]

Thought I would show an update on my gold nugget.

[Taz2478]

Few of my plecos I had for sale, but mostly sold now :headbang2 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22198&stc=1

Now that would make a sweet poster or desktop wallpaper

[Taz2478]

here's one I had, died after the 2nd water change. Was full and moving, woke up dead... :confused:

I have all Rhinos now but might try a 239 "Blue Panaque" in my 30g

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a115/hiphop2478/DCP_1628.jpg

[Jason_S]

here's one I had, died after the 2nd water change. Was full and moving, woke up dead... :confused:

I have all Rhinos now but might try a 239 "Blue Panaque" in my 30g

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a115/hiphop2478/DCP_1628.jpg

that really sucks man, I'm sorry to hear it. that was a gorgeous plec. looks like an L75/L124 right? I used to have one and loved it, but lost it right after I moved when the tank it was in crashed. :(

[Taz2478]

yep 124 also had an l002 that did the same, which is why Im sticking with Rhinos, got 2 that still going very strong. But that 239 BP doesnt seem nice for my 30g, cant give up yet.

here's my 150G rhino

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/DCP_1591.JPG
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/Rhino_7.JPG

[BDawg364]

Here is my pretty common (i think) and a pink con...

[Tai95]

Here are a couple of my Pl*co's an Albino long finned bristlenose.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0275.jpg
And my Queen Arabesque.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0261.jpg

[loach43]

Nice fish. I bow to your queen :thumbsup:

[Tai95]

Nice fish. I bow to your queen :thumbsup:

Thanks. I really wish she would come out more. I can see her tail any time of the day, But seeing the entire fish is really rare.

[YSR50]

male BN, clown and queen :D

[Opiate]

my old pleco....b4 my jardini mauled it....

[loach43]

Stunning fish YSR50. Great photography too :thumbsup:

[WyldFya]

male BN, clown and queen :D

That 260 is beautiful. What is it about 3"??? I agree, very good photography. Any special tricks you used to get them to come out???

[Fabio's Dad]

common, king tiger and queen gold nugget. My pseudo leopard and chocolate are hiding right now.

[YSR50]

That 260 is beautiful. What is it about 3"??? I agree, very good photography. Any special tricks you used to get them to come out???
thanks you guys

yeah, she's about 3". I've only had her about 10 days and I'm still a bit concerned. Queens are not very aggressive for food so she's not getting much to eat yet, we'll see how she does.

The second I drop any kind of food into the tank they all come shooting out of the wood work.

[WyldFya]

Try adding large vegetables like cucumber, sweet potato, or zuchinni to the tank overnight. This will give all your plecs time to go after the food. Your queen will get a chance later at night after all the others have eaten to get some for itself. This is one of the best methods for feeding plecos in my opinion. Just leave it overnight, and pull it out in the morning. Depending on what you put it, I generally will peel any veggies I put in the tank, just the be certain that no waxes or pesticides will get into the tank.

[YSR50]

Try adding large vegetables like cucumber, sweet potato, or zuchinni to the tank overnight. This will give all your plecs time to go after the food. Your queen will get a chance later at night after all the others have eaten to get some for itself. This is one of the best methods for feeding plecos in my opinion. Just leave it overnight, and pull it out in the morning. Depending on what you put it, I generally will peel any veggies I put in the tank, just the be certain that no waxes or pesticides will get into the tank.
I normally put a piece of zuc close to where a new pleco hides until they get use to the tank but my queen never stays in one place. I put large vegis in about once a week. I leave zucs or cucumbers in until they're gone, about a day and a half for half a zuc. If I tried to take it out sooner I would have to shake the plecs off, they don't leave until it's gone. I buy organic and leave the skin on, the BNs usually go for that first. sweet potato is not a big hit in my tank for some reason. I also drop in some green beans every few days, those vanish instantly. There's no shortage of food in my tank and her stomach is staying flat so she must be doing alright.

I knew L260s were not aggressive eaters but I couldn't pass her up. The lfs had her for $26. They also had Gold Nuggets and Royals for $18 each but I never have any luck with GNs and the Royals were a bit small.

[davo]

awesome pics

[WyldFya]

Nice pic. Well the main thing is just making sure she doesn't develop a sunken stomach. Give her some time she'll lay stakes on her own little piece of land. when she does you can also try putting two pieces in. One near her territory and one big one over by everyone else.

[DrBranDo]

Here's a picture of my Xingu Royal pleco at 3inch approx.
Have 2 of them and been keeping them for almost 2 months
now with an albino which is about same size approx.

[davo]

beautiful pleco

[paintboi101]

nice plecos all, i wish i could post mine, but no camra lol.

[Tai95]

Nice Royal. I'm picking one up Sunday (hopefully), I may also get a L239 Blue Panaque from the same guy. I haven't seen it yet, but he said it was the nicest shade of blue he's ever seen.

[WyldFya]

What kind of royal are you going to get?

[Tai95]

I'm picking up a L190. He's looking for a L27c for me.

[WyldFya]

If you like the red eyes, you may also consider the L330, spotted royal pleco.

[somthinsfishy]

Baryancistrus sp. L-018
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/041082/125fish018.jpg
Panaque sp. cf. nigrolineatus L-027b
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/041082/oddballs033.jpg
Peckoltia sp. L-038
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/041082/oddballs010.jpg
Ancistrini sp. L-082
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/041082/oddballs013.jpg
Pseudacanthicus leopardus L-114
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/041082/oddballs040.jpg
Hemiancistrus sp. L-128
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/041082/oddballs037.jpg
Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps L-165
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/041082/oddballs034.jpg
I have a few more, but they never come out for pictures. When they do I'll post em.

[WyldFya]

somethinsfishy, the hemiancistrus looks to be an L200. How big is it?

[somthinsfishy]

About 4.5 to 5 inches. I could be wrong feel free to correct me.

[WyldFya]

Based on the colors, and placements of the dot it would appear to be a Green phantom L200 Hemiancistrus subviridis. The size doesn't help much yet. The L200 can reach sizes of 20cm or 8", while the L128 can reach a size of 15cm or 6".

[WyldFya]

I posted all the stats about the L200 species here http://www.mosterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23445

[Tai95]

Here is my new royal. He's a little thin, but he is eating. I think he'll be fine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0369.jpg

[WyldFya]

Nice looking Royal, but it looks like an L191.

[WyldFya]

L191???

[Vapor]

Nice Royal. I think plecos are one of the most under-rated fish in the hobby. Some of them have amazing markings.

[davo]

Nice Royal. I think plecos are one of the most under-rated fish in the hobby. Some of them have amazing markings.
agreed. nice looking, but yes a bit thin. beef that beauty up

[Tai95]

L191???

I'm not sure, but I don't think so. The person I got it from said it was listed as a L190.

agreed. nice looking, but yes a bit thin. beef that beauty up

I'm working on it. He's only been in the tank a couple of hours and he's eating.

[WyldFya]

Nice Royal. I think plecos are one of the most under-rated fish in the hobby. Some of them have amazing markings.

Yes plecos are very underrated. But then there are people out there like Oddball that find these true monsters of plecos. There are a few of us on this forum that have quite a large collection of these fabulous fish.

[WyldFya]

I'm not sure, but I don't think so. The person I got it from said it was listed as a L190.

L190 have red eyes, L191 are the brown eye version. Both are very similar otherwise.

[WyldFya]

I'm working on it. He's only been in the tank a couple of hours and he's eating.

As long as you keep good water params, and feed him well, but not over fed, he should be fine.

[loach43]

I thought that some (but not many) L191 actually had red eyes but I'm not sure. I'm thinking that the main characteristics are bold but sparse lines and also size of only around 10" max for L191. Short body & big ol' panaque head too. More info appreciated!

[Fabio's Dad]

Here's my latest GN picture!!!!

[WyldFya]

Looks like that little one is doing good. You fattened him up since he was in my tank.

[WyldFya]

I thought that some (but not many) L191 actually had red eyes but I'm not sure. I'm thinking that the main characteristics are bold but sparse lines and also size of only around 10" max for L191. Short body & big ol' panaque head too. More info appreciated!

As far as I have seen the L191 is only a brown eyed pleco. One of the common names for it is the dull eyed royal. The stripes differ from royal to royal within the same species. A friend in spokane breeds L190s and in the same batch of babies had 1 with wide stripes of off white, and another come out with thin off white stripes. Both parents were medium stripes.

[WyldFya]

I like the new Avatar Fabio's dad. Mas Oyama was a great fighter, and a great man.

[loach43]

As far as I have seen the L191 is only a brown eyed pleco. One of the common names for it is the dull eyed royal. The stripes differ from royal to royal within the same species. A friend in spokane breeds L190s and in the same batch of babies had 1 with wide stripes of off white, and another come out with thin off white stripes. Both parents were medium stripes.

I saw what was dubbed as an L191 on the net somewhere (can't remember the site) that looked like, well, an L191 with reddish eyes. Not something I thought existed either (maybe they were wrong). Perhaps some grey matter in the "L" system. Speaking of L191, mine was actually out yesterday with the help of a lone algae wafer so I took a pic. Flash from my camera gave him blue eyes like an alien. This guy just keeps getting more & more handsome with age.

[loach43]

Oh yeah, nice plekki ya got there Fabdad. :thumbsup: I want one!

[WyldFya]

I saw what was dubbed as an L191 on the net somewhere (can't remember the site) that looked like, well, an L191 with reddish eyes. Not something I thought existed either (maybe they were wrong). Perhaps some grey matter in the "L" system. Speaking of L191, mine was actually out yesterday with the help of a lone algae wafer so I took a pic. Flash from my camera gave him blue eyes like an alien. This guy just keeps getting more & more handsome with age.

Yeah that guy looks like an L191. Very good looking pleco still. I'll have to do a little research on that and get back to you as to what it was you saw... However, so often do I see mislabeled fish on the internet. I have seen Acanthicus Adonis labeled as L155 Acanthicus Hystrix way too often. If you want an example check out Petsolutions, they have Rhino plecs and Marble sail fin plecs L083 listed with the same picture... they also have L264 listed as Leopard plecs L114. Unless it is a reputable site don't trust it.

[Fabio's Dad]

WyldFya>>>>> Wasn't my royal an L191?

[Fabio's Dad]

Oh yeah, nice plekki ya got there Fabdad. :thumbsup: I want one!


THank you. He's really cute in person as he's not even 2 inches yet.

[WyldFya]

WyldFya>>>>> Wasn't my royal an L191?

Yep L191.

[WyldFya]

Fabio, you need to update your signature... You don't have a yellow tang anymore.

[Fabio's Dad]

done

[Berger]

Pics of my bristlenose,sailfin,L200,and rubbernose. I also had a clown. I'll try to find pics

I only still have the bristlenose, I lost the others when I moved

[WyldFya]

Nice collection... The L200 you have is a Baryancistrus Dematoides.

[Lockness' Oscar]

nice fish ya'll.

[davo]

nice collection dude

[kuteboy]

Nice catch sir!!

[oscar300]

Hi, this is my pleco. About two year old, does anyone know the name for this?
The shopkeeper said that it's a Red vampire-pleco, but I can't find a L number for that name... :mwave:

L91:thumbsup:

[oscar300]

I have lots of plecs but this is one of my Fav's. All ways first into her food!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/7d1bf202.jpg

Now im going for a lay down, LDA65 + L25's make me go all faint:drool:

[WyldFya]

nice looking pleco. However it looks more like an L137 bruno to me.

[davo]

nice camera skills

[WyldFya]

Yeah I dig the L330 behind him too. How big is that guy?

[Tyler]

this is my angleicus
27087

this is my snowball
27088
:D

[WyldFya]

Tyler I think you have those backwards. The snowball is the first plec pictured, and the angelicus is the second one pictured. Do you have a L# or scientific name? Nice looking plecs by the way.

[Tyler]

no cause i had the snowball before the angelicuse so the snowball is bigger

[WyldFya]

The first one is definitely a snowball. The growth rates can be different also. Where did you get the plecos, and do you trust that they had them properly labeled. The first pleco is definitely not an angelicus

[oscar300]

Tyler, Nice fish :headbang2

WyldFya.....

L137......http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/loricari/hypostom/55_F.PHP


L360......http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/loricari/hypostom/898_F.PHP

Must admit she doesnt like her picture being taken and the flash wash's her out a bit!. The other slightly larger one has alot more gold on him but hates the camera!

Bit more colour in this pic?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/360pose.jpg

My L330 isnt that big but does have alot of presence eh, probaly only 6-7" at a push;) The first Photo has 360's tail in it...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/330group.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/330p.jpg

Just to add this big girl, 10"+ but she was mega poorly when I took the shipment.......lost her after 2 weeks RIP xxx
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j25/oscar301/bodyshot.jpg

[Mr Pleco]

Here is my Royal and Green Phantom and Common

[oscar300]

Loving the dull eye :thumbsup:

[CichlidAddict]

Just my chocolate..

[WyldFya]

Here is my Royal and Green Phantom and Common
Nice fish, how big is the common?

[WyldFya]

Just my chocolate..
Good looking chocolate.

[davo]

nice green phantom, theyre growing on me

[WyldFya]

The first pleco I fell in love with! One of the best looking IMO, and definitely one of the best green colored varieties.

[loach43]

Once again, great fish and I LOVE this thread more than godiva chocolate.
Green phantom, definately #1 on my wish list.

[WyldFya]

Green phantoms ROCK!! my two little guys are getting HUGE!

[stereo]

Just my chocolate..


hmmm this pleco name is chocolate?
wat L series is it?
i just brought 2 small pleco...look like wat u hav..but i not quite sure which type i hav bought..
it also in cream color..look like common pleco..just that it is in white cream color..haah

im a newbie in plecoooo;)

[batray_girl]

not the best picture... take a year ago
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/statikstorm/60%20Gallon/60G1912-15-05brunswick.jpg

[WyldFya]

Nice Chocolate pleco. What is that lurking in the backround?

[YSR50]

another shot of my Queen. click the thumbnail for the 1680 x 1050 jpg

http://ciaysr.com/temp/queensm.jpg (http://ciaysr.com/temp/queen1680x1050.jpg)

[davo]

thats a great pic dude! wish i could take pics of my pleco like that

[CichlidAddict]

hmmm this pleco name is chocolate?
wat L series is it?

Not sure of the L number. Maybe check planet catfish or something. They have a pretty extensive L-number list.

[WyldFya]

Looks like a great L260. Definitely male by those huge gill odontodes.

[WyldFya]

Not sure of the L number. Maybe check planet catfish or something. They have a pretty extensive L-number list.

The L#s aren't always right on planetcatfish. The chocolates don't have an L#, they are just hypostomus Plecostomus. neither of which have L#s.

[oscar300]

another shot of my Queen. click the thumbnail for the 1680 x 1050 jpg

http://ciaysr.com/temp/queensm.jpg (http://ciaysr.com/temp/queen1680x1050.jpg)


Still a very cool picture YSR50 and its still my wallpaper!:headbang2

[Mr Pleco]

Nice fish, how big is the common?
Just passed the 10inch marked this weekend, Also went to petco to get filter pads, and for $20 they had a L-27 Royal about 4".

[WyldFya]

Good deal! On its way to becoming a real monster! how old is it???

[Mr Pleco]

Good deal! On its way to becoming a real monster! how old is it???

One Year that is all, I think i feed my fish to well and too often

[WyldFya]

A little overfed possibly, however my last Common pleco I had grew from 2" to about 12" in around 6 months, and hit 18" in about 2 years. Ended up giving him away. Didn't feel like dealing with him anymore.

[WyldFya]

Just passed the 10inch marked this weekend, Also went to petco to get filter pads, and for $20 they had a L-27 Royal about 4".
Nice looking plecs you have! I really like the L27. I have a green that has the exact same coloration as yours there, and a lighter one that is the mustard yellow variety. Found my favorite pleco in your collection

[WyldFya]

Just passed the 10inch marked this weekend, Also went to petco to get filter pads, and for $20 they had a L-27 Royal about 4".

Just noticed the tail of your L200, It is damaged, and deformed... Did he have some trauma to his tail when he was younger?

PS I like your new Avatar!

[Mr Pleco]

Just noticed the tail of your L200, It is damaged, and deformed... Did he have some trauma to his tail when he was younger?

PS I like your new Avatar!


Yeah it was like that when I picked it up from the Brothers Pet Store. I think it was a bad tear he got from a Texas Cichlid that was in the tank. It just never grow back properly

[WyldFya]

It looks pretty fresh, within the last couple months. Still looks healthy though. What all are you feeding you plecos??? Other than the obvious lettuce...

[Mr Pleco]

Waffers, Zuccini, Carrots, Shrimp, Frozen Dead Fish

[WyldFya]

Have you tried beefheart??? My Leporacanthicus Joselimais love it! goes nuts eats it all up! as do my royal, blue panaques, L200s, adonis and L333, but not the L106, L104, or the L047.

[Mr Pleco]

Have to try beefheart, also forgot to mention Salmon, thawed bits of salmon my fish go nuts, you can only feed once a week though because it pollutes the water a little.

[WyldFya]

I prefer Tilapia when I use fish. But usually I just let them have whatever my aros won't eat from the raw market shrimps.

[davo]

nice royal pic

[loach43]

Yeah, nice royal. It's so great that no two are exactly alike. Doubt if I'll ever ever get tired of them for that reason.

[WyldFya]

It's like a zebra's stripes (not the pleco), no two are ever exactly alike.

[oscar300]

My L340's

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/newhypan.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/wiskers.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/new.jpg

[WyldFya]

Nice pics. nice plecs

[Mr Pleco]

Great looking plecos

[Tai95]

I think I have most of my collection posted in this thread I figured I'd put it in one post. Starting with the old pictures and then my newest addition.

My Royal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0369.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0442.jpg

Long fin albino bristlenose
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0276.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0275.jpg

The Queen
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0261.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0256.jpg

A different bristlenose
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0235.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0230.jpg

The newest bristlenose (red marble calico)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0454.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0456.jpg

I'm going hunting tomorrow, So hopefully the collection will grow.

[Peanut_Power]

Me royal...:D

[WyldFya]

I think I have most of my collection posted in this thread I figured I'd put it in one post. Starting with the old pictures and then my newest addition.

My Royal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0369.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0442.jpg

Long fin albino bristlenose
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0276.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0275.jpg

The Queen
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0261.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0256.jpg

A different bristlenose
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0235.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0230.jpg

The newest bristlenose (red marble calico)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0454.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/tai95/Fish/100_0456.jpg

I'm going hunting tomorrow, So hopefully the collection will grow.
Very nice. I take it you like Bristlenose???

[WyldFya]

Me royal...:D
I like the coloration on your 330's fins. Mine has the striped pattern, and I like it, but the contrast of the fin to the body is really cool!

[Tai95]

Very nice. I take it you like Bristlenose???

I have a soft spot for them. They stay small, come in a varieties of colors and fin sizes, eat algae their entire life, and are usually under $20. They were also one of the first fish that I ever breed.

[Peanut_Power]

well where are some pictures of your L-330...thankz for helpin me figure out the L # by the way...haha...just knew it was a royal...:D

[drdpc]

i'd posted mines before, but i got new ones!
here they are:

[redtailfool]

love the queen arabesque. :)

Love the pleco pics. Keep them coming !

[oscar300]

Awsome fish guys!! The 330 is sweet!

DRDPC, whats the second fish?

[drdpc]

Awsome fish guys!! The 330 is sweet!

DRDPC, whats the second fish?

It is a L264, their pics aren1t good!! Whenever I take a good one, I post it here!!

[oscar300]

HAHA at least you have a picture of yours, mine loves hiding and hates the camera!! The pics looked a little drawn out to be a sultan at first but the mouth is unmistakable lol....what size is he?

[drdpc]

HAHA at least you have a picture of yours, mine loves hiding and hates the camera!! The pics looked a little drawn out to be a sultan at first but the mouth is unmistakable lol....what size is he?

Do you call it sultan? Here we call panther!! Local names!! He is almost 3in (7cm)! and the pics are very hard to take too, they only hide!!

[oscar300]

I only call them that from what I have read on the forums, I call mine JOS!

This is from over a year ago, little baby...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/josonfilterfor.jpg

When she moved into her new home...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/b4f9c430.jpg

about 4 months ago...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/oscar300/joson222.jpg

They are hard to photo eh!

[drdpc]

yours is very beautiful. I was thinking mine is lighter than other but in your pics it looks that he get darker with the time, isn't it?

[Freakdaddy]

I curently havre 22 species of Plec spread through out my tanks this is my newest (had him 6 weeks) Its a scobiancistrus sp about 10" ,prefers prawns to cucumber or wood:)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1839.jpg

[oscar300]

oh yes, what a fish!! Where did you pic him up?

[Freakdaddy]

Oscar300 pm'd details
Here my Mango hes about 9"..oh and thats a Queen Arabesque behind him.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/Mangoplec.jpg

[Tai95]

Nice fish Freakdaddy.

[Super G]

Albino
Albino chocolate
Albino cinnamon with common

[WyldFya]

That is a beauty of a mango freakdaddy! How big is he?? Also, put up a list, or a bunch of pics of your other plecs.

[davo]

i love the queen. its my current favourite plec. your new addition is quite impressive too

[loach43]

Still looking for a pos. ID on these Loricariidae. My best guess is Rineloricaria Parva or commonly known as whiptail cats/whiptail plecos. I have four of these now and hope to breed them. Not sure yet of the M to F ratio. Just got 3 of the 4 yesterday. They acclimated instantly and started to eat immediately after I released them into the tank. Colors vary a bit with each individual (light caramel to deep brown). The quad photo on the right shows different angles of the same fish. Photo on the left is one of my new ones. I have yet to get a pic of all of them together.:thumbsup:

[WyldFya]

It is hard to say with these guys, there are so many differing species of them, and many look the same. The color will darken some as they age. Mine I've had for nearly 3.5 years and he went for 2.5" to 5" and has darkened considerably. Of couse they are subject to stress and their color does fade with stress.

If you can get shots of their mouths on the glass that might help identify them, or at least narrow it down some.

[rasdbo]

here's my green phantom:
mouth shot
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/data/2/medium/green_mouth.JPG (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/data/2/medium/green_mouth.JPG)

bad side shot
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/data/2/medium/greenphantom_side.JPG (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/data/2/medium/greenphantom_side.JPG)

[davo]

these phantoms are looking ever so popular on here at the moment. i might have to get me one! lol

[WyldFya]

They are quite the pleco. I love the two I have now, and would love to try breeding them, but I need a male for that. The blues are also very good looking little guys. Especially the ones on Exoticfinds.

[Super G]

some of mine

[Freakdaddy]

That is a beauty of a mango freakdaddy! How big is he?? Also, put up a list, or a bunch of pics of your other plecs.

Your wish is my comand:)

Flash

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1666.jpg
Bruno

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_2031.jpg
Phantom

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1567.jpg
Inspector

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/Inspector.jpg
Para

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1308.jpg

:grinno:

[davo]

the phantom a 128?

[Freakdaddy]

the phantom a 128?

Yup:)

[davo]

thats the kind i want :(

[WyldFya]

Your wish is my comand:)

Flash

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1666.jpg
Bruno

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_2031.jpg
Phantom

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1567.jpg
Inspector

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/Inspector.jpg
Para

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1308.jpg

:grinno:

Thanks. That is quite the collection, and great photography. What kind of setup do you use???

[WyldFya]

thats the kind i want :(

Is that the color your looking for? The darker L128 are harder to find, and that one appears to be one of the darker varieties.

[davo]

yea, lighting and camera work and stuff makes a difference but i know what you mean. i like the darker ones, but maybe one with a more vibrant blue, but im not that fussy lol

[WyldFya]

I got my blue fix of plecos with the Blue Panaques L239. I love the bright blue tinge they get!

[davo]

I got my blue fix of plecos with the Blue Panaques L239. I love the bright blue tinge they get!
i like plecos that can get that kinda velvety blue too

[Freakdaddy]

Thanks. That is quite the collection, and great photography. What kind of setup do you use???

:) Thanks Wylfya ..... theres more:)
Golden Nuggets. 3 in different tanks
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/GoldenNugget.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/goldenNugget4.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/goldenNugget.jpg

A greener Phantom

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/L200Phantomplec.jpg

King Tiger

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/KingTiger.jpg

Royal

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/RoyalPanaque.jpg

Clown(5 of these)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/Clownplecjpeg.jpg

P. Brevis x2

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1702.jpg

Vampire

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1399.jpg

Sultan

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_2100.jpg

Gold spot Hi fin x3

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_1782.jpg

My camera is a Kodak easyshare Z740 5MP.Set to manual/Auto with macro on.

there are more but no decent pics yet.
Any Ideas what this fella might be ,was sold as a Xingu....na!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/FishFiend/100_2134.jpg
Sorry not the best pic but hes quick and super elusive:)

[WyldFya]

Not having any problems with that bichir???

That sultan is a strange L264, at that size they would have large white spots on their fins, even at full size mine have white tips, however minor they may be now. Do you have the L# for yours???

I like the collection though!

[Freakdaddy]

Not having any problems with that bichir???

I have an Ornate & Delhezi(10-12") in that tank for over a year no problems tho they do get shoved about by the Flash panaque if they are in the way.

That sultan is a strange L264, at that size they would have large white spots on their fins, even at full size mine have white tips, however minor they may be now. Do you have the L# for yours???

I like the collection though!
Thanks mate:)
He was labelled "Leporacanthicus joselimai" and I have found no better match for him and I've checked Catfish planet.
Ps my nickname in the real world is Jos thats why he and the Hifins(Loo1 Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus) are in my tanks seemed like fate and couldnt resist.:grinno:

[WyldFya]

The coloration is a little strange for an L264, another of the Leporacanthicus genus is the L314 pictures 1 and 2, and the LDA56. The third is the common coloration for L264 up until the size of around 4.5".

[oscar300]

Good spot on the sultan, I agree it looks a little different to the norm.....?

As for nick names, I call my one jos as well!!

[davo]

yea the 10th one down is Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus L001. and a nice one at that. is that a bichir at the back. how does that work out with the GN?

[rallysb1tch]

I'm loving the hell out of this thread. All I have right now are two small common plecos but I definitely have a soft spot for them. :)

[Freakdaddy]

yea the 10th one down is Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus L001. and a nice one at that. is that a bichir at the back. how does that work out with the GN?
I have an Ornate & Delhezi(10-12") in that tank for over a year no problems, tho they do get shoved about by the Flash panaque if they are in the way.Other Plecs in that tank are the Mango & Queen Arabesque.