What type are these baby plecos ?

[Rush2112]

Hi,

These are my latest pleco fry. Anyone want to guess what they are?
Charlie and Kate....you both already know. Let's see what others think.

Gino

[Altum Nut]

Hey Gino,

I'm going to say that they look very simular to the Hypancistrus (L201)
I just figured I'd start it off.
Don't you all start ganging up on me if I'm wrong.

...Ralph:confused:

[matti2uude]

I think they look like scared L-201 also

[Bwhiskered]

I won't blow it. They are nice looking plecos.

[Rush2112]

Thanks Charlie. Keep guessing folks. I'll reveal the answer in a few days.

[Katalyst]

I won't blow it. They are nice looking plecos.

Me neither, but you weren't kidding when you said they were neat looking. They're beautiful!

[Jkhuu]

Hey Gino,

They are very nice indeed. Guessing L158 ?

[Zoban]

201 or 102 ?

[matti2uude]

They look like 004???

[jackson]

From the looks of it I think L-102 or L-004

[Rush2112]

Those are all good guesses but not correct. Keep trying. Just trying to have a bit of fun.
I have 12 of these little guys.

[Romulous]

Are they Little L047's ? nice looking fish regardless of the L # LOL

[Rush2112]

No definitely not L047. I think you meant L048 but not correct. Most of the forum regulars have guessed. Soon I will provide some clues.

[Katalyst]

Gino had you not told me, I think I'd be stumped too!

[hlee72ca]

Are they L007?

[CanadaPleco]

L136 or L262?

[Bwhiskered]

L136 or L262?

Your getting warm.

[Romulous]

Yes sorry I was looking at L047 last LOL and that is what stuck in my head sorry

[Romulous]

Ok I am think L004 now Angelicus ? PlanetCatfish says this in the L004 description : "Angelicus Pleco, L004, L005, L028, L073, Portel Angelicus Pleco"

[Rush2112]

Yes..... getting warmer...... Clue number 1 is : Vigor

[Altum Nut]

OK NOW.......
I almost took the day off work to find different variations.
Others mentioned 2 types and I only said the L201.
So this time around......I say L201 and L262.
I think that the smaller spot markings on the L262 is what I see added to the
L201.
Call me dumb, but that's my final answer.
If I'm close.....let's see what others think.

...Ralph

[Rush2112]

Way to go Sherlock Holmes. You figured it out Ralph.

They were accidentally crossbred. I didn't expect the much bigger L201 (Contraden) would breed with the smaller L262 (Salt Queen Arabesque). I was just trying to separate the L201 to another tank when it was getting injured fighting with its own kind. They are both hypancistrus species so it is possible.

[CanadaPleco]

Will be interesting to see how they look when they get a bit older. Not fair, hybrids, so many options hehe...

There are some pics somewhere of a 262 cross 260 and they looked awesome. Please do keep us updated on them!

Rich

[Romulous]

Very neat an L000000000000001 Hypansistrus Rush2112 ;)

[Rush2112]

There has been very heated debate regarding crossbred/hybrid fish. I don't want to get into any philosophical arguments about the merits of doing so. I would never deceive anybody if I were to sell them. I just know they look nice.

[matti2uude]

They do look nice, it'll be cool to see what they turn out like.

[FISHNUTS]

There has been very heated debate regarding crossbred/hybrid fish. I don't want to get into any philosophical arguments about the merits of doing so. I would never deceive anybody if I were to sell them. I just know they look nice.

I give you a lot of credit for not to deceive someone when you sell them. ;)

This was an interesting thread.

sl

[Zoban]

So we were half right in saying 201..

LOL

Nice lookin Plec's for sure..