Another Colombian Pleco id

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Another Colombian Pleco id

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Hi folks. Just got this pleco. Came in as L191 Hypostomus sp. which, according to the pics I've seen, it is not. Any ideas?

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Re: Another Colombian Pleco id

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Would need to see the fish grow a bit and settle in to show its non-stress coloration... but I think it most likely you have
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/spe ... ies_id=580

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Re: Another Colombian Pleco id

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Hi Shane. Thanks. I was afraid they'd be that species.
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