Can you ID my new Pleco?

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adela
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Can you ID my new Pleco?

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Hey - inherited these two in a 70 gallon tank I was purchasing from a classified add. They had been pretty neglected (the guy said he hadn't added food to the tank in 6 months, no filter, no heater, etc etc etc) but at least the tank was planted so I guess that's what they survived on ... They are on quarantine now but I guess they must be healthy as they survived in that environment for a long time.

Anyway before I set up the new tank I just want to make sure I know who these guys are ... I want to add into the tank with them some of my community fish and I want everyone to be happy ...

Looked maybe like Loricariidae Ancistomus to me but the stripes are not quite right.

Thanks for your help! Here are some images:

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Thanks! Adela
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Post by Yann »

Hi!

You have a Liposarcus species, probably Liposarcus paradils.
These are rather pretty common pl*co that you can buy almost everywhere...
They grow rather large at around 30cm/12inches!!
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