Hi, I bought what was described as an inspector pleco too about 4 years ago. He has grown very slowly as well. He looks very much like yours. Will upload an image as soon as possible.

Thanks for taking the time to look at my fish. Here is a closeup of the mouth.

Hi, I have had this pleco for about 6 months. I bought it as a "Royal Pleco" of undetermined species. It was mostly black with colour on the tail, dorsal and pectoral fins. The colour has changed and the attached pic is currently what he/she? looks like. Eating wood, hikari wafers and zucchini at ...