Possible L017?

[Davo86]

in this weeks order we had delivered a 4inch plec, which came in as a gold dot laciancistrus, Its priced at £25.
Usually most of the more exotic plecs we get in, go straight into hiding when they come in, this one didn't, everytime i go past the tank it is always on full view,

Anyway i looked on planet catfish and i believe its a L017,

can anyone tell me what its diet should include? (i.e meat or veg pleco)
also am i right in saying that this plec will get to around 5inches?
and lastly is that an ok price for him, (will get a discounted price so not too bothered, just woul like opinions)

Thanks
Dave

 

[darkwolf29a]

You might try some zuccihini. Honestly, I'm not sure what they'll eat in their natural habitat though.

Good Luck

 

[Davo86]

You might try some zuccihini. Honestly, I'm not sure what they'll eat in their natural habitat though.

Good Luck

Thanks, i have kept bristlenose for a while now and they have ample wood, as well as catfish pellets, algae wafers and cucumber

 

[xingumike]

is a photo possbile?

Lasiancistrus and Hopliancistrus are quite different in appearance

 

[Davo86]

is a photo possbile?

Lasiancistrus and Hopliancistrus are quite different in appearance

I haven't got a photo, but to me it looks identical to this image from planet catfish

L017

I also looked through all the lasiancistrus listed and none were as similar

 

[darkwolf29a]

Did you look at L18 or the L67? IMO, all three of these fish are similar. The L18 has a huge range of food, which is why I'm asking, really.

 

[Davo86]

Did you look at L18 or the L67? IMO, all three of these fish are similar. The L18 has a huge range of food, which is why I'm asking, really.

definitely none of them, we have gold nuggets in a lot so they would be marked as those, it doesn't have as many spots as the L67,
If i were a betting man i would say it was a L017, i'll try and get a pic next time i'm in

 

[xingumike]

is a photo possbile?

Lasiancistrus and Hopliancistrus are quite different in appearance

I haven't got a photo, but to me it looks identical to this image from planet catfish

L017

I also looked through all the lasiancistrus listed and none were as similar

nice, thats a sweet looking lori

 

[Davo86]

After looking again i'm pretty sure that it is actually a L067, as it has a lot more spots than i initially thought