25 inch sail fin pleco!

[RIP]

I went to pick up an 19 inch sail fin pleco today and was extremely surprised when I saw how big it really was. I bought it and measured it when I came home. The pleco is 25,2 inches long, no ****.

I've never seen or even read about a pterygoplichthys gibbiceps this big. Everywhere, it says it doesn't get bigger than 18-20 inches. Is 25" new to you guys aswell or is it just me overreacting?

 

[Lupin]

12-18 inches is the norm but tank conditions can influence the size and most plecos are kept in rather small tanks. Any pics of it next to a measuring tape? It would be nice to see a pic of it.

 

[Eric A]

Pics or it didn't happen! make sure a measuring tape is next to it, or a ruler.

 

[RIP]

 

[Eric A]

doesn't look 25"???

 

[cambo01]

need a pic with ruler

 

[RIP]

I'll try to take a pic w ruler next time I get the chance, I won't take tha poor fella out of the water again yet
http://i40.tinypic.com/b9fw4p.jpg

 

[DolphinRyan]

Just put the ruler next to the tank when he's along the glass.

 

[RIP]

Jeez folks, relax. Problem is he won't really pass by the glass, but I'll try to get the pic when I'm home from work...

 

[wingate2581]

25" or not that is bad ass! Congrats on a nice pick up. I too would like to see a pic with a ruler if you could once it settles in. Not because I doubt you, but because I've never seen one that big.