View Full Version : What is this. Is it a Sailfin Pleco?
PlecoKeeper
03-19-2003, 6:52 PM
What is this?
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL73/990006/1841183/21931025.jpg
I just bought it for 50$ They said it was a sailfin. It is very friendly and has strong coloration.http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL73/990006/1841183/21971880.jpg
MonoSebaelover
03-19-2003, 7:28 PM
It actually looks like a King Tiger (aka Scribble) Pleco and I believe the L number is L066. If you paid 50 bucks that is kinda on the high end but they are totally worth it. I have one but rarely see him unless I look in his cave. Kings generally run 29-39 bucks. I definetly don't think it is a sailfin because they have totally different patterns. The Gibbiceps (Sailfin) is more dark brown with lacy looking black spots that are very dominant. The King btw, gets 6 inches max.
NJ Devils Fan
03-19-2003, 7:44 PM
Yea, it looks exactly like my tiger. I paid $25 though. I thought I was completely getting ripped off, but I didn't. I wish he came out though. I can only see him in the holes of the driftwood.
PlecoKeeper
03-19-2003, 7:57 PM
Ok tnaks ill tell the store :)
andruboz
03-19-2003, 8:11 PM
is my computer the only one that it looks dark on?
if so i owe plecokeeper an apology for a post in another section.
VoodooChild
03-21-2003, 12:03 AM
That doesn't look much like a sailfin. Besides, if you paid $50 for anything other than a 19" sailfin, I'd ask for half of my money back. They're great fish, but you can certainely find them for cheaper.
NJ Devils Fan
03-21-2003, 8:30 AM
It really doesn't look like a Sailfin pleco.
http://a1272.g.akamai.net/7/1272/1121/20030319234045/www.liveaquaria.com/images/products/large/p_89871.jpg
Haggisman
03-21-2003, 6:29 PM
Its a king tiger/scribble or a queen arabesque.