Please identify my latest purchase

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WillBeFine
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Please identify my latest purchase

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10cm Pleco
10cm Pleco
I recently bought a "L14 Scobinancistrus Sunshine Pleco". However looking at this website the photos don't match? Please could you confirm my purchase or I should I contact a respected dealer and ask for a replacement?

Thanks in advance. :-BD
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I can't confirm ID (look at Hemiancistrus sp.) but it isn't .
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L075?
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Post by panaque »

I'd say it looks most like Peckoltia sp L147. Clearly not the species you ordered.
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Post by Shane »

Did you pay an L14 price, over US $100, or an L148 price, under US $20? Big difference in retail prices between these two plecos.
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I paid British Pound Sterling, GBP £27, ($45 USD ) plus £19 GBP ($32) USD delivery. I just phoned the UK dealer and he apologised for the mistake and will be sending out a L14 once the new stock arrives free of charge plus I get to keep the mystery guest. The dealers memory thought he might have sent an L387 but I think an L147 looks the closest match.

Fingers crossed I don't have a battle royal in my community tank. ^#(^

Thanks everyone for the prompt response.
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It should be fine as long as you have enough caves for hiding places.
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Post by racoll »

WillBeFine wrote:The dealers memory thought he might have sent an L387
Haha. So he knew full well he was ripping you off, and just hoped you wouldn't notice. Nice.
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