30 Plecos Under 8 Inches |
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 Mar 12 2006, 11:52 PM
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 Fish Addict  Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 6-September 05 From: California, U.S. Member No.: 15728  |
Lately I've seen tons of topics asking about small plecos. So, I decided to compile a short list of plecos that are under 8". I got all of this info from planet catfish. These are just the most commonly viewed Loricariidae species from planet catfish. They are by no means a definitive list or probably anywhere near that. Just some suggestions. Enjoy.
1. Flash Pleco, L204- 5.2" 130mm 2. Imperial Pleco, Zebra Pleco, L046, L098, L173- 3.2" 80mm 3. Clown Pleco, Ringlet Pleco, L104, L162, LDA22- 4" 100mm 4. Queen Arabesque Pleco L260~ 5" 125mm 5. King Tiger Pleco, Network Pleco, Scribbled Pleco, L066- 4.8" 120mm 6. Leopard Frog Pleco, L134 4.4" 110mm 7. Bristlenose Catfish, Common Bristlenose Catfish, L?- 5" 125mm 8. Green Pleco, Lemon spotted Green Pleco, L200- 7.2" 180mm 9. Starlight Bristlenose Catfish, L183- 4.0" 100mm 10. Para Pleco, L075, L124, L301, LDA02- 6" 150mm 11. Hypancistrus sp. ,L333- 6" 150mm 12. Butterfly Pleco, Flounder Pleco, L168- 5.6" 140mm 13. Hemiancistrus sp. L128- 7.2" 180mm (Apparently some have seen this plec. reach 9 inches anyone else want to 2nd that?) 14. Tiger ''Peckoltia'', L002, L074- 4" 100mm 15. Candy Striped Pleco, L015- 4" 100mm 16. Glyptoperichthys joselimaianus, L001, L022- 8" 200mm 17. Angelicus Pleco, Portel Angelicus Pleco, L004, L005, L028, L073- 4" 100mm 18. Chocolate Zebra Pleco, L270, L307, LDA76- 4" 100mm 19. Medusa Pleco, L034- 8" 200mm 20. Spotted Medusa Pleco, L255- 8" 200mm 21. Dekeyseria sp., Butterfly Pleco, Flounder Pleco L052- 4.8" 120mm 22. Pitbull Plec LDA25 - 2" 50mm 23. Brown Dot Peckoltia, L006- 4" 100mm 24. Leopard Peckoltia, L008- 3.2" 80mm 25. Ancistrini sp. L016-6" 150mm 26. Snowball Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.) L102- 6.4" 160mm 27. Spotted Orange Seam Pleco L106- 6" 150mm 28. Hypancistrus sp. L129- 2.8" 70mm 29. Spectracanthicus sp. L254- 4.4" 110mm 30. Panaque sp. L306, LDA64- 4.8" 120mm (If you know of any other plecos that are under 8 inches that I haven't mentioned, then by all means add to the list. mods please correct me if any of this information is incorrect.) This post has been edited by onemisterchristian: Jun 3 2006, 07:35 AM |
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Mar 13 2006, 06:22 AM
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 Sexy Martha Fahaka  Group: Moderators Posts: 4023 Joined: 14-March 04 From: East coast of England. Member No.: 4764 |
How very useful.
Thank you. |
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Mar 13 2006, 12:13 PM
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 Fishaholic  Group: Members Posts: 478 Joined: 7-September 04 From: Leicester, England Member No.: 9312 |
This is just the topic that I needed for new tank. Thanks very much!!
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Mar 13 2006, 04:08 PM
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 Fishaholic Group: Members Posts: 246 Joined: 25-August 05 From: Oxford, England Member No.: 15495 |
That list is a godsend onemisterchristian!
 I'm looking to stocking a couple of plecos in the near future. Your time and effort is much appreciated!
This post has been edited by TF Keeper UK: Mar 28 2006, 11:35 PM |
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Mar 13 2006, 06:21 PM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 6-September 05 From: California, U.S. Member No.: 15728 |
I've been looking into small plecos anyways; so I'm glad my research could be of some assistance.
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Mar 13 2006, 06:39 PM
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 Leader of the Fishes Group: Members Posts: 4656 Joined: 16-May 04 From: Southern U.S. Member No.: 6190 |
Butterfly Pleco, Flounder Pleco, L052 (Different species from the L168) 4.8"
I know there are several more but there are so many common names and species it's hard to find the right info. I think Blizzard Cactus Plecs stay around 5" but I'm not positive on that. |
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Mar 15 2006, 09:57 PM
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 Fish Crazy  Group: Members Posts: 102 Joined: 17-January 06 From: UK warrington Cheshire Member No.: 18327 |
thank u i will find that a lot of help
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Mar 15 2006, 10:01 PM
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Fishaholic Group: Newsletter Team Posts: 416 Joined: 18-February 06 From: Wigan, England Member No.: 19198 |
Of course I would thank you for this but a few weeks ago I searched hundreds of plecos on planet catfish
 Nice job anyways 
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Mar 16 2006, 12:05 AM
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 ~ I learn something new ~ ~~~~ every day ~~~~ Group: Newsletter Team Posts: 9044 Joined: 31-March 05 From: London, UK Member No.: 12822 |
The L034 and L255 both reach 8" as well
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Mar 16 2006, 05:27 AM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 6-September 05 From: California, U.S. Member No.: 15728 |
Thanks Bloozoo and Teelie, they have been added. Any other suggestions?
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Mar 16 2006, 01:37 PM
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 Fish Fanatic  Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 15-March 05 Member No.: 12477 |
Pitbull Plec (LDA25) - 2" max
most 'brands' of Hypancistrus wont pass 5" |
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Mar 17 2006, 03:15 AM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 6-September 05 From: California, U.S. Member No.: 15728 |
Thanks smithrc, I knew you would show up sooner or later.
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Mar 20 2006, 05:30 PM
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My names Russell.... ....and I'm a Plecoholic Group: Members Posts: 5938 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Milton Keynes - UK Member No.: 5413 |
QUOTE(onemisterchristian @ Mar 17 2006, 03:15 AM) [snapback]1116822[/snapback] Thanks smithrc, I knew you would show up sooner or later. Its a great post - Wish I'd seen it sooner
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Mar 27 2006, 07:06 PM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 6-September 05 From: California, U.S. Member No.: 15728 |
Added a few more on there.
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Mar 27 2006, 10:11 PM
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 Fish Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Gravesend, Kent Member No.: 7409 |
Snowball Pleco, L102,
6.4" 160mm |
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Mar 27 2006, 10:28 PM
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 Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 26-January 06 From: Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK Member No.: 18570 |
could you get this pinned? so I can find it agan in a hurry... great list
forget that. is pinned!! not my day ...... 
This post has been edited by somethingfishie: Mar 27 2006, 10:29 PM |
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Mar 28 2006, 11:23 PM
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My names Russell.... ....and I'm a Plecoholic Group: Members Posts: 5938 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Milton Keynes - UK Member No.: 5413 |
I feel we need too keep an eye on the common names - I've just seen the "snowball" in the list - unfortunately this is a common name for a few plecs - not to mention the LDA33 that can get to 12"...
Can we rely on accurate L numbering though ?? This post has been edited by smithrc: Apr 2 2006, 10:37 PM |
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Mar 29 2006, 03:46 AM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 6-September 05 From: California, U.S. Member No.: 15728 |
Sorry about that. I tried to ammend that as best as possible. Hope that I clarified it a bit. Common names are generally the root of confusion. That's why the L #'s are there. But then again, how often are fish misnumbered? Hopefully good judgement and good LFS's can be relied upon.
This post has been edited by onemisterchristian: Mar 29 2006, 03:47 AM |
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Mar 31 2006, 01:16 AM
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 Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 697 Joined: 26-October 04 From: LONG ISLAND Member No.: 10022 |
if you can have a quick index like a small pic for each one that will be sooo cool
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Mar 31 2006, 05:42 AM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 6-September 05 From: California, U.S. Member No.: 15728 |