2 little rascals

[Whitey]

Hi i need help, i went to my LFS today in search of small algae eaters, after the donation of my large pleco this was priority, i heard alot of praise about otto's but i noticed these really tiny pleco look-a-likes that are only about an inch long, and they grow to about 3". 4" max. But as the dickhead i am i forgot the name of them, does anyone know?

 

[Annastasia]

Hmm...Pitbull Plecos, maybe?

Or Rubbernose Plecos?

 

[Whitey]

Nah, not plecos just a one word i think beggining with A.

 

[Annastasia]

The only thing I can think of, is Ancistrus.

 

[Whitey]

Thats the ones, cheers!!!!

 

[jimw13uk]

Ancistrus - The genus Ancistrus contains more than 50 species, one of the most species-rich genera in the family Loricariidae.

 

[Bloo]

Hence, odds are that you have some common bristlenose plecs there

 

[Whitey]

Dont comoon plecs grow massive? these are ment to stay at 3 or 4"???

 

[jimw13uk]

Common plecs can grow enormous yep - I had a pair and they shot up to 10 inches in no time - my Uncle has an 18" plec
They could be bristlenoses but they grow to 6 inches.
Any photos - might be able to tell from them - I have a load of baby bristlies at the mo.

 

[Whitey]

i cant get any photos yet coz they only just went in a hour or so ago so they are being shy.

 

[jimw13uk]

Are they darkish brown or are they very light coloured ones

 

[Bloo]

jim I don't think dark or light brown matters all that much. I've seen light and dark brown common bristlenoses.

 

[Annastasia]

Here are some pictures of some of the Ancistrus Species.

http/www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/loric...ru/g_thumbs.php

Any of those look like your's?

 

[Whitey]

Erm not really, these are just tiny tiny little things, il get a photo today when i get the chance.