Looks like nice LDA33? Not 100% on that id, but it is definitely in the Baryancistrus genus.

That is indeed L25...

Just throwing this out there, but what if it is neither? The pics remind me a lot of

Judging by the two dorsal photos I would say you have a pair of L30. The head shape doesn't look wide enough to be a Parancistrus species.

It looks to me that you have two species there, both L201 and Hypancistrus contradens. The contradens will have a bulkier appearance with larger spots while the 201s will be more low profile with smaller spots. Also the contradens get larger and the 201s get noticeable odontodes at a smaller size ...

It appears to me that it is a Hypancistrus, probably contradens. They have very nice spots and are a very lovely fish to keep. If they were L82 they would have cost a lot more, like $200-$300 US dollars.

That is a great combination! I use Metynnis faciatus as dither fish for my group of Retroculus xinguensis, they are far more skittish than the lapidifers in my experieces. That is a beautiful looking tank that you have there.

Congrats on the spawn!

To me these are A. grixalvii, but I am no expert. The adipose fin on your fish looks noticebly larger than that of the A. cyclopus pics online, which is more like the grixalvii; also the cyclopus are from the Pacific side of the mountains (according to fisbase).The more I look at your pics, the more ...

That's what it appears to be to my eyes.

How are you guys sexing them jw? For me experience is my guide. Many would say the top one is male, when the truth is that it is a sexually mature female. The shape of the heads is entirely different, the male's will be wide and spade shaped. In fact I refer to mine as 'shovel heads'. The females ...

Bottom one is male, top one is female. Both look to be mature specimens in my humble opinion...

That is awesome Jim, congratulations! I know you have been working very hard towards this moment, it has to be a great feeling. Congrats again

Congrats! It is a lovely species!

I love the etymology for Peckoltia greedoi...

I hate to resurrect an ancient thread, but does anyone know whatever happened with the eggs and/or fry???

Thanks for the laugh Dave! See you there! Only a week away, getting excited! #catcon2014

It appears to me to be a very nicely marked Hypancistrus contradens.

Let me know if anyone has any luck finding the video. It would take me some looking but I have a copy of both of his videos that I could dig up if needed...

I would guess , and a nice one at that!

Hypancistrus contradens

From what I have seen they are quite variable. The ones that I had are the largest of any Hypan that I've kept. Some of my males were just beasts. The spots were quite variable in pattern, but were pretty much the same color. Wait until you have fry, they are very different! :-BD If you are on ...

For me this is Ancistrus sp. L309, no doubt. Lovely fish!

Beautiful Hypancistrus inspector! Tough to find nowadays. Having kept this species I can say that you have some very nice specimens. They are easily the largest Hypancistrus that I have seen in the flesh. My big males were just under 8 inches TL. Again, beautiful hypans!

What size are these? Striped hypan patterns will change as they age...

Congrats!

It took my books exactly 3 weeks to arrive.

Got my copy today, also purchased a copy of Ingo's Harnischwelszucht. Both books are awesome!

Thank you very much!

Has anyone in the states received this book yet? I am trying to send payment to Panta Rhei using their online system but it is not working? Does anyone know what the paypal address is so I can send payment? Thanks for any help.
Dave