Which one is rare in this hobby? L82 or L133?

Brokenline · Post by **Brokenline** » 01 May 2003, 04:35

I am thinking of getting one of these. The L82 Ancistrinae or the L133 Scobinancistrus. Am i right to say the L82 has a flatter and longer body than the L133, with uneven dots which is not really white in colour. Appreciate if someone can tell me their max. size as well.

Post by **Silurus** » 01 May 2003, 09:50

This is L82:

This is L133:

Note the differences in head shape, color and depth of the caudal peduncle.

Plec0maniac · Post by **Plec0maniac** » 01 May 2003, 10:52

Hi I prefer L82 cuz they are flatter and there spots are very intese and big. Unlike L133 there are alot of black and white spots type of plecs. This is only my opinion

Kostas · Post by **Kostas** » 01 May 2003, 12:22

Hi,i think that L133 is more beautiful and more rare than L133.Check out this site.It might help you:http://www.planetcatfish.com/icosa/new_ ... (l133).htm

SynoPetri · Post by **SynoPetri** » 01 May 2003, 15:06

I would also choose the L133. I think the contrast of black with white spots looks really great.

Brokenline · Post by **Brokenline** » 01 May 2003, 16:16

Thanks for the replies..

Plec0maniac, i agree on the part that there are many black and white plecos like L248, LDA33, L142. Although they have their differences, they look almost similar from far. Am i right to say that the L82 stands out in a more unique way?

Kostas, SynoPetri, i really like the combination of black and white, and I've already 5 LDA33 for that!

L133 attracts me because it can grow up to a size which the LDA33 cant. I cant imagine how beautiful it would be to see a 1 foot pleco like that!

The L82 is costing more than the L133, and the L133 cost more than the LDA33, is that reasonable? I wouldnt want to pay that extra sum if it's faily common. (LDA33 is consider common here) When was the last time you saw the L82 or L133 in this hobby?

Plec0maniac · Post by **Plec0maniac** » 01 May 2003, 16:34

hi I got my L82 maybe last october 2002

Quite a long time. I dont have L133 cuz I do have Lda33, L248, etc.

By the way all of them looks great!

I like all types of plecs

Kostas · Post by **Kostas** » 02 May 2003, 10:05

Hi,
I have seen L133 in the LFS last month as contaminants in batches of LDA33 but UNFORTUNATLY they cost 176EEACH ONE!!!!!!They are very beautiful but i dont have a tank large enough to house two 1foot plecos.

L.Z · Post by **L.Z** » 02 May 2003, 10:26

My L133 is discovered from LDA33.

I like L133 the beauty.

On the L82 body spot is the orange color.

My L133.

Aquarium's L082

Plec0maniac · Post by **Plec0maniac** » 02 May 2003, 12:29

hi all these fishes are beautiful.. So if u have enough dough and space then take them home both

TKP · Post by **TKP** » 04 May 2003, 03:55

normally the price of L82 is higher than L133, but I think L133 is most difficlty to find than L82 in the fish market.