Is there a true and untrue zebra pleco?

[Tworner54]

Liveaquaria was selling them for over 300 dollars and my lfs has one for 30 I thought this was a pretty big price differential just want to make sure I'm not losing out on a good deal

 

[cdubel01]

there is a difference. I don't know all the scientific info, but there is a true zebra and then that looks very similiar but is not the same thing. I would prolly get the one at the lfs regardless, but sure someone with the L numbers will chime in shortly..

 

[cdubel01]

L-46 is the true zebra and then there is a columbian zebra and maybe some other similiar looking ones...(I did a quick search on google)

 

[Unungy]

The Zebra pleco is unique.
I have attached some pictures.

Scientific Name:
Hypancistrus zebra

Common Name:
ZEBRA PLECO – IMPERIAL ZEBRA PLECO – L046 HYPANCISTRUS SP

 

[cdubel01]

The Zebra pleco is unique.
I have attached some pictures.

Scientific Name:
Hypancistrus zebra

Common Name:
ZEBRA PLECO – IMPERIAL ZEBRA PLECO – L046 HYPANCISTRUS SP

Like a million pics

 

[yayfish24]

Ya dont ever do that again. It makes me jealus.

 

[Tworner54]

Thats a lot of money in plecos right there

 

[Recumbent]

NEVER too many pictures! Almost makes me want to get some even though they stay small and need high temps.