What pleco?

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What pleco?

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I was in my LFS today and i saw some really nice plecos, they were still small (about 2 inches) and they were black with tiny blue specks on them, and i thought they were so pretty. They were £29.00

I have completely forgotten what they had called them, so can anyone please help me indentify them? I would greatly appreciate any links to pictures.

Thanks in advance :D
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Hi!

Spectracanthicus sp L254 maybe??!!

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Hemiancistrus sp. (L128) maybe :P
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Post by Jools »

Maybe they might be L030 too AKA peppermint pleco, L128 appear to be sold in UK most commonly as blue phantom plecos, perhaps the common name will jog your memory.

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Post by Plecos4eva »

Thanks for all your help, unfortunately all the plecos you have suggested do not fit the plec I was thinking.

The specks on the plecos you suggested are way to big compared to the pleco I saw. He was really small (obviously still a baby), and he was black with really really tiny spots of shiny blue specks on him.

Not to worry, I will look at the name next time i go there.

Thanks again :D
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What Pleco

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L 016 perhaps ?
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Hummmm, nope i dont think thats the one, but thanks anyway.
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7 gallon- 3 small albino cories and a few other fishes
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