Pleco ID

[Kerneels]

Hi I just want to know if this is a clown pleco because I’m pretty sure it is, he/she extends her/his top fin when eating but the only picture I could get of that is the last photo that isn’t clear (sorry for poor photo quality he/she is a bit shy) but if it isn’t please let me know what fishy this is

 

[AilyNC]

@Bub @utahfish @NCaquatics

 

[Colin_T]

It doesn't look like a clown pleco (Panaque maccus) to me.
It looks like a juvenile common pleco (Hypostomus Plecostomus), which grow to 18-24inches long.

 

[Kerneels]

It doesn't look like a clown pleco
(Panaque maccus) to me.
It looks like a juvenile common pleco (
Hypostomus Plecostomus), which grow to 18-24inches long.

How so

 

[Wills]

100% a common plec. Clown plecs have defined stripes and the body shape is different.

Wills

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

100% a common plec. Clown plecs have defined stripes and the body shape is different.

Wills

Yikes. OP has this pleco in a ten gallon tank...

 

[Barry Tetra]

Look like a common pleco, they need a bigger tank...

 

[Kerneels]

100% a common plec. Clown plecs have defined stripes and the body shape is different.

Wills

Gosh okay thank you

 

[Kerneels]

Yikes. OP has this pleco in a ten gallon tank...

It’s a 60 liter tank

 

[Kerneels]

Look like a common pleco, they need a bigger tank...

Yes I know

 

[Barry Tetra]

It’s a 60 liter tank

Too small...He’ll need at least 200 liters or it will cause stunted growth.

 

[Kerneels]

Too small...He’ll need at least 200 liters or it will cause stunted growth.

The petshop doesn’t take animals back, what can I do? I can’t get a bigger tank because I don’t have a place for a bigger tank

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

The petshop doesn’t take animals back, what can I do? I can’t get a bigger tank because I don’t have a place for a bigger tank

Argue the fact they sold you a common pleco as a clown pleco, they misrepresented their product and it isn't suitable for purpose (i.e: I normal size home aquarium).

 

[Kerneels]

Argue the fact they sold you a common pleco as a clown pleco, they misrepresented their product and it isn't suitable for purpose (i.e: I normal size home aquarium).

We did they just said we have no proof because on the slip it only says fish so we can’t do anything or take him back

 

[CassCats]

Yeah thats a common pleco.

Unfortunately they need a massive tank when they grow and produce a lot of waste. Looking at over 200 gallons or 757 litres.

Best bet is to source a rescue or perhaps look to rehome him to a local.

And avoid that shop, sounds sleazy