Calling all Plecos.....

[itiwhetu]

So, what species are permitted in this? For example, are Paneque's allowed what about Whiptails. What is and isn't a Pleco. I personally don't class bristle nose cats as plecos.

 

[Fishmanic]

Drop in an algae wafer and they may come out to eat… mine does.

 

[Fishmanic]

For the contest, Bistlenose are considered plecos. Also plecos that are designated starting with “L” qualify.

 

[itiwhetu]

For the contest, Bistlenose are considered plecos. Also plecos that are designated starting with “L” qualify.

So Panaque nigrolineatus doesn't qualify and Hypancistrus zebra won't either. I am doing this so the members are clear about what is a pleco

 

[Fishmanic]

Paneques would be allowed. Whiptails would not qualify. Corydoras do not qualify.

 

[Fishmanic]

Here’s a definition for a Pleco

Plecostomus Care Guide

Plecostomus, or “plecos” as they are often called, belong to the Family Loricariidae, which is the largest family of catfish in the world. They are characterized by heavy armored plates on their bodies and sucker-shaped mouths.

www.aqueon.com

 

[DoubleDutch]

Think they are awesome. Some pics of the fish I lost some time ago. Still have 5 of the wildcolor.

 

[itiwhetu]

I think this sites definition is a little loose.

 

[itiwhetu]

Maybe the competition needs to be for "Suckers", that will stop any confusion

 

[Essjay]

What about the sucker fish which are classified as loaches, eg Gyrinocheilus aymonieri? And stiphodons? They are "suckers" but not Loricariids.

So Panaque nigrolineatus doesn't qualify and Hypancistrus zebra won't either.

Panaque nigrolineatus is L190 and Hypancistrus zebra is L046 or possibly L098 so both do qualify

 

[Fishmanic]

The entry period for Fish of the Month has started. Hope you enter one of your Plecos in the contest. Click link below to view entry thread.

Vote Now! - August 2022 Fish of the Month Contest (Plecos)

POLL IS NOW CLOSED Plecos :big_boss: PLEASE VOTE! We have 12 awesome Plecos entered into August 2022 Fish of the Month Contest. View all the entries and descriptions below and then go to the top of page - click on your choice for FOTM and then click the "cast" button. You are not allowed...

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[emeraldking]

 

[biofish]

The entry of all entries. The god of fish.

 

[Sashimi]

 

[Fishmanic]

@Sexyasiandew
Awesome photo of your Pleco.
Please go to contest thread and enter your pleco.. read rules before entering. Click link below:

Vote Now! - August 2022 Fish of the Month Contest (Plecos)

POLL IS NOW CLOSED Plecos :big_boss: PLEASE VOTE! We have 12 awesome Plecos entered into August 2022 Fish of the Month Contest. View all the entries and descriptions below and then go to the top of page - click on your choice for FOTM and then click the "cast" button. You are not allowed...

www.fishforums.net