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Hello
I just got these very beautiful catfishes, but I have no idea what L numbers they might be or if they are hybrids.
Can anyone help me here ?
I think these are one of the most stunning catfishes I have in my collection right now.
I will soon make a updated list on my webpage http://www.discusdynasty.dk

Here are some more photos
I only got 10 pieces, but in april i will recieve 20 pieces more of this nice little catfish

Hi,

nice Hypancistrus! Are they wildcaught ore tankbreed? They look typical for Hypancistrus sp. L66 youngsters. Time will tell, in this age it's hard to say.

Taking pictures in a blue painted tank is not a good idea for identifying. The body color looks white, even when the fish are dark yellow or greyish. This is usually just a trick to make L 66 look like something special.

Greetings

Yes I agree with you.
A blue background its not a good idea.

They do look like L66 to me.

Saul

Okay L66.. they dont look like the other´s L66 i have had in my tanks.
but i will let the doubt stand for now...

I agree they dont look good in these discus tank, where they are in quantine.

The are around 7 cm. now, if the size could help.
I could try to get some better photos.

Henrik

They do look like juvenile tank raised L66 to me, too.
Most Hypancistrus have a gracile build when they are about that age/size. They will get much larger and fairly quickly if they are indeed tank raised L66. Then they will bulk up in the body build as the grow larger.
I can't think of another species which is a good alternative candidate species.
Here are some of my L333 of similar size/age I raised for comparisons sake.

Great Pictures Larry.
Saul

Hi Saul,
Thank you for the compliments.
We should exchange some e-mails to catch up on things a bit since it has been awhile.

I would also suggest L66-but at that size it is very difficult to say for certain. Regardless they are beautiful!

Oh and as an explanantion why they may not look like your other 66s: I believe there is more than one collection point for L66 but I could be wrong...

I agree with dconners post above.
The various "scribbled" patterned Hypancistrus are very variable with regard to original locations and ages.
Zebra plecos are remarkable for their pattern consistency.

Hi! I have am guessing L-66 or possibly L-399(also numbered L-400)

A beauty, though

i am thinking L399 would be more appropriate...