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Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

Posted: 07 Jan 2015, 05:34
by KGRex
Pics don't match up, attaching some files

Re: Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

Posted: 07 Jan 2015, 05:35
by KGRex
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Here's the adult version apparently
No info provided other than name,

Re: Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

Posted: 27 Mar 2015, 09:11
by lightseeker5000
I saw that on Imperial Tropicals too, and may get some myself out of curiosity. So that's what they looked like? How do they look, now that they've settled in for a while?

BTW, they have more info on an eBay listing w/same pic. They call it 'Hypostomus Laplatae'

"You will receive captive bred Red Fin Plecostomus, around 3" or larger in size. These are a rare Pleco from Uruguay which have been captive bred in the US for the first time by us. The pics above represent a 5" young adult. Yours will not likely have such pronounced red fins yet. These will develop over time. This pleco does not have an L number."

Re: Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

Posted: 27 Mar 2015, 18:13
by PlecosAndLoaches
These should be Hypostomus commersoni
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/spe ... es_id=1863

I have one: acquired 2 years ago at 3.5" and now about 8.5" TL. In true Hypostomus fashion, not shy at all. Color & complexion changes depending on mood. Intensity of red color has faded a bit with age but still, when in the right mood, a striking fish.

Re: Redfin pleco from Uruguay Id

Posted: 28 Jan 2017, 23:14
by rayoderjr
I am trying to sex my two Hypostomus commersoni red fins. They are 11 & 12 inches long. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!