identify a plec?

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identify a plec?

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I bought this plec today, lfs had it listed as a 'rubbernose plec, chaetostoma sp', max size 4".

I've been searching around and I'm thinking it might be L187a, which is also called 'Bulldog or Rubber Pleco - Chaetostoma sp'.

Anyone familiar with this fish or can identify it as an L187a or something else?

Thanks.


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I think it's more likely .
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HI !

I agree with HH: Chaetostoma pearsei is probably what your fish is...

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Thanks for the fast replies!

Any idea how large they get? This one is very small, maybe 1.5". Lfs said 4" but sometimes their info is a bit off :roll:
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Hi!

THey do not grow bigger than 4 inches/ 10cm, making him a good citizen for any small to medium sized tank...
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