What L number (species) is this guy? HELP

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What L number (species) is this guy? HELP

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Good Day Fellow Planet Catfishers,

Recently new member but been in the hobby for some time now. Trying to identify my pleco. At first, thought it was L48 but now not sure. Anybody know?
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Any help is much appreciated.
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Re: What L number (species) is this guy? HELP

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I was thinking Hypancistrus contradens
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Re: What L number (species) is this guy? HELP

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Much appreciate the response. Definitely see the possibility. Maybe L201? Not sure, its really tough to pinpoint.
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Re: What L number (species) is this guy? HELP

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It does look flatter than , so I would go with .

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Re: What L number (species) is this guy? HELP

Post by adelinoarrais »

Hi! Your pleco is L253. Look this page: http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/ima ... ge_id=7918
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