B&w Plec But What L Number?

[jarmado]

saw this at my lfs.
labelled as plecostamus gypsy and max size 12" (?)
selling for £35
please ID
thanks
low quality photos from my mobile phone.

 

[§tudz]

Possibly:

- Peckoltia vittata
- L002
- Panaque maccus
-

BUT

Mostly looks like this: L236

better pics would be a help if possible

 

[jarmado]

Possibly:

- Peckoltia vittata
- L002
- Panaque maccus
-

BUT

Mostly looks like this: L236

better pics would be a help if possible

but certainly won't grow to 12" as the lfs adverstised ?

 

[Bloo]

BUT

Mostly looks like this: L236

Yep I agree.

No - not 12 " - more like 5" if that.

 

[jarmado]

BUT

Mostly looks like this: L236

Yep I agree.

No - not 12 " - more like 5" if that.

thanks.
i searched on all photos at PC and came up with the short list: L134, L236, L333.
i will take the L236 as the L134 has a different contrast.

 

[Bloo]

I'm quite certain it's not L134 and L333 - markings are not right.

 

[jarmado]

I'm quite certain it's not L134 and L333 - markings are not right.

£35 for a 3-incher sounds right?
thanks again Bloo

i like the note on PC:
General Remarks A very beautiful species rarely seen on stocklists. If you ever come by some, you should jump at the chance without any hesitation!

 

[§tudz]

ooohh! browny points for me, my skills are getting better

 

[jarmado]

ooohh! browny points for me, my skills are getting better

thank you too §tudz

 

[Bloo]

Yep sounds good to me. You could always check from the shop which country they imported from - that will narrow things down somewhat as well. Even if it just came in under "gypsy pleco". And check with the guys over at PF if you haven't already done so. However at the end of the day with some many of these B&W fish very similar, I guess no one can say with 100% certainty unless you have a very clear and close up pic.
But my instinct says L236.

 

[jarmado]

if that is indeed an L236, looks like a bargain if you compare $149.99 from this site:
http/www.sharkaquarium.com/store.cfm?men...ctlist&catid=21

 

[§tudz]

some times ignorance on part of the retailor pays off then... lol

/me is jealous beyond belief now...

 

[smithrc]

could be L400 or 399... there are quite a few 'new' black and white plecs

 

[Bloo]

OK for those interested: L236 / L399 & L400 are all the same fish so says PC & PF anyway.....

 

[§tudz]

lol