Plecos holding fins
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So funny! That’s a great picture. 
yeah the body shape and pattern are quite different, not bristlenose.
But if bought for BN prices, you got a deal haha
But if bought for BN prices, you got a deal haha
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Your pleco.
Lovely fish, but for two you are definitely going to need a tank over 150 gallons, especially since adults get territorial.
Omg @essjay is there a contest for worst LFS?!
He told me both these were Bristlenose and both fine in a 58L. So I found out the tank size wasn't suitable and I've been tryna find a way to fit a bigger tank.
I saw @seangee has a 36 inch x 12 x 12 tank and this size will fit my counter top. But 150 gallons?!? That's huge!
frack. I can't keep these :'(
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Your pleco.
Lovely fish, but for two you are definitely going to need a tank over 150 gallons, especially since adults get territorial.
He told me both these were Bristlenose and both fine in a 58L. So I found out the tank size wasn't suitable and I've been tryna find a way to fit a bigger tank.
I saw @seangee has a 36 inch x 12 x 12 tank and this size will fit my counter top. But 150 gallons?!? That's huge!
frack. I can't keep these :'(
The good news, you could sell them much higher price than what you paid, given they're not nearly as common as true bristlenose.Omg @essjay is there a contest for worst LFS?!
He told me both these were Bristlenose and both fine in a 58L. So I found out the tank size wasn't suitable and I've been tryna find a way to fit a bigger tank.
I saw @seangee has a 36 inch x 12 x 12 tank and this size will fit my counter top. But 150 gallons?!? That's huge!
Its a shame as theyre beautiful! You could possibly opt for 100g for ONE, but not for both, if you wanted to still keep one for yourself.
100 gallon us still too big. The space will take 35 in x 12 x 12 so that's only 22 US gallons. I'm so upset. I really love them. I don't even think ppl buy fish from private seller here. I kinda wanna go kill the LFS guy.
The head shape is too tall for a bristlenose, i think. I could get you a more confirmed identity if you'd like?
Sorry to say, but the shape of the body, the spots, the stripe on the face, the patterns on the fins (easier to see in your other thread) are absolutely not those of a bristlenose. Not even close. Those are P. joselimaianus
Sorry for spamalot pics but I think you guys are right. And I'm a little bit devasted.
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I think my best option is to call the Aquarium as they take donations. It'll be tricky to get it there. 2.5 hr drive. The LFS said they'd take them back before but like they'll only sell to someone without tank size advice & I'd prefer them to have space they need & be happy.Similar threads
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