what is this pleco [Archive]

DJ_CAL

12-01-2003, 12:12 AM

I spent some time on planetcatfish but still cant figure out what type of pleco this is heres a pic of him in his favorite spot.

http://www.djcal.org/fish/fish3.jpg

Catlid

12-01-2003, 1:43 AM

the pattern kinda looks like the sailfin pleco

MonoSebaelover

12-01-2003, 7:45 AM

Catlid- are you referring to the Gibbiceps plec? If so that is definitely not them. They are brown with large black spots.
To me it looks like maybe a sub-species of the Rubbernose Pleco judging by the long sloping snout which is pretty characteristic of teh Rubbers. Look into them and see what you get. Anyway, hope this helps.

Catlid

12-01-2003, 2:40 PM

i wasnt really sure what type of pleco it was, i just was guessing

MonoSebaelover

12-01-2003, 3:08 PM

Its okay, it was a good guess though. Sorry if I sounded harsh, I didn't mean it.

Catlid

12-01-2003, 6:50 PM

nah its ok, i didnt take any offense to it lol

clayt101

12-01-2003, 7:53 PM

I think I've seen those sold as Bulldog plecos. I don't know the scientific name though.

DJ_CAL

12-01-2003, 8:21 PM

It does look like a rubbernose, if that is the case I need to revaluate my tank condtions...