O.macrospilus?

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O.macrospilus?

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Is this a Otocinclus macrospilus? :?:


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No, it's O. hoppei.
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Post by OD »

Thanks, but ,... :roll:

what are the main differences between macrospilus and hoppei?
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The shape of the markings on the base of the caudal peduncle. See this post.
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