New Pleco, What species?

[PE4COCKB4SS4LYF]

My mom got this guy off a on ald friend and doesnt know what species. I am guessin common but jus wanted the make sure.

 

[Snoop4o8]

Yea that is a common pleco. Maybe high fin pleco. Those are common in fish stores

 

[PE4COCKB4SS4LYF]

thnx man i appreciate it

 

[*Pleco*]

Thats not a common its a Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus L001
http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=177

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/image.php?image_id=5103

 

[koop171]

It does look like a L1 hcount how many rays are on his dorsal. more then 10 and you're good with an L001

 

[mike604]

ye alooks like a sailfin pleco to me or a common one..

 

[Repz]

Definitely a gold spot L001

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Yes a gold spot pleco L-001, nice fish ive got them upto 10" you dont see many bigger than that.

 

[Ianab]

A L001 goldspot for sure. The pattern is very distinctive.

Related to the Sailfin (Gibby) and some of the common species, but doesn't seem to get as big. 12" max seems about right. Generally peacefull, but has plenty of attitude and will stand up for itself against most tankmates.

Cheers

Ian

 

[snookn21]

Agree, L-001, not a common pleco.