L number plecos book

List of lnumbers the free freshwater and saltwater. Live fish direct is your source for catfish plecos other. That twopart system is comprised of the genus and species, which hasnt really changed. Hypostomus plecostomus, the suckermouth catfish or common pleco, hypo under, stoma mouth, pleco pleated is a tropical fish belonging to the armored catfish family loricariidae, named for the armorlike longitudinal rows of scutes that cover the upper parts of the head and body the lower surface of head and abdomen is naked. Rhino pleco information on how to keep and care for rhino plecos. One of the most popular species of pleco fish you will find in home aquariums all over the globe. Once an official scientific name was created, the old lnumber was supposed to be retired however, many tropical fish keeping enthusiasts still. Aqualog poster the most beautiful lnumbers, laminated. This 2nd edition covers l 1 350 and lda 1 76 the 1st edition covered l 1 202 and.

So many, in fact, that the majority of them havent yet b. Bushy nose plecos l ike the one shown in the picture just above, rarely grow longer. I see no reason why they cannot however hooked newbie, you are choosing to move those plecos with the slightly more aggressive sinibotia robusta which shouldnt be done at all. The armored catfish family loricariidae, with more than 700 described. Aqualog later published a book which identified all known lnumber and further popularized the system. This book was needed in the hobby, and now it can be yours. Also known as the bushy nose pleco, these easy to care for tropical freshwater fish are perfect for beginner aquarists, and advanced aquarists alike. The book has most of the l number plecos listed but it does lack some of the plecos that are already labeled. Hi guys kinda new to this sight but please bear with me i am fish mad like everyone else on here it seems and could do with a little advise as am confusing myself more and more when i look into it i am l number pleco mad and always have been and have just started a brand new tank the size of this is 5ft x 2ft x 2ft 1 gallon i believe lost count after the 30ith bucket its been cyclein for. Explore our youtube channel, facebook page or follow us on twitter. Nature guide to l number plecs book by ingo seidel pleco. The numbering system for unknown fish, started with l001 l standing for loricariidae and continued for each unrecognized fish. Aqualog is very good too, and is the book i prefer. Lnumber plecs for sale at the marp centre mansfield, we have a large selection of lnumber plecs, we stock everything from l200 green phantom pleco, l018l081 golden nugget plecos and bristlenose plecs as well as tanks, algae wafers, tropical fish food, treatments and more.

L333 yellow king tiger plecos rare and hard to find. Content is available under creative commons attributionsharealike 3. When a loricariid receives an official scientific name, the lnumber or numbers is retired. Due to the great variety within the catfish category, it has become very difficult to categorize them by species. There are apparently some problems though because not all of the photos in the aqualog book match the species in the photos that ran in the original magazines. The long awaited datz l number book is finally here. Angelicus plec l011 thresher plec, squaliforma emarginata l014 scobiancistrus auratus sunshine goldy plec. Though this is not an official naming method, it is popular among hobbyists and collectors. I have read this book cover to cover twice and have come to appreciate the logic and detail of its well written content. You can click on the title or the image of the book to go to the page at, where the book is listed and discussed. Aqualog has published the 2nd edition of its famous all l numbers book. Song dont act your age 7 30 artist barrie gledden, tim reilly, jason pedder. Pleco identification numbers the free freshwater and. To help you out a little, weve listed below ten of what we think are the most common types of plecos.

We are a breeder and supply of tropical aquarium live fish. Finally there is a new aquarium atlas of catfish that is focused around the loricariidae family, however it is only in german. Back to nature guide to lcatfishes is a fine addition to any hobbiests library. How many plecos can you keep together in a fish tank. Rare hypancistrus pleco eating repashy community plus l 200, catfish, pets, animals. I have 3 to 4 of them waiting from a local breeder for when my tank finishes cycling, but try to find an l number for them or. Can anyone point me to a web page that lists the common names for plecostomus catfish by size. Please donate to our monthly hosting costs and keep us free for everyone to enjoy. Plecostomus catfish zebra altimira l46 plecostomus. Herewith we would like to invite you to the 6th international lnumber days, that will take place from 11th to th october 2019 again at hanover.

The schistura mahnerti wont be a problem but the sinibotia robusta can be. Freshwater plecostomus plecos lnumber pleco for sale. A great buy and satisfying to all pleco lovers who cant get the more exotics plecos due to the brazil banned this book is satisfying enough. I believe there are over 300 l numbers currently in use. An lnumber is not a formal scientific designation, but it allows people to identify various loricariid catfish by a common name before the fish is officially described. Due to seasonality and availability, pricing is subject to change. The lnumber system is a semiscientific classification system of catfish based on photographs. Price clear brand clear product type clear featured products. Easy most plecos will tolerate other plecos in the same aquarium, but there are exceptions, and plenty of hiding places are required. Types of plecos, what to feed them and how to breed them. If not, can anyone give me some recommendations for small showy pleco that loves driftwood 4 pieces. Lnumber plecs suckermouth catfish current stock for sale, updated 18th march 2020. The ultimate bristlenose pleco care guide fish keeping. Baryancistrus xanthellus l018 golden nugget pleco, l.

Please select a collection in theme setting to display the products sidebar featured products sidebar grid view list view. It is much smaller in size than some other tomes on lnumber catfish and it serves as handy quick reference. Very satisfy with this book it gives clear insight on all the known speices and well as the temperaturedietand max size of the pleco important to all fish keepers who are investing in a pleco. The datz all lnumbers is a compilation of all the lnumbers up to 2003 l387. Pictures are nice and much appreciated, but i have a strong desire to know as well. For a list of pleco lnumbers and their associated species, please click here. The sharp contrasting lines of black and white both give this species their common name and make them stand out in the typical freshwater aquarium. Back to nature guide to l catfishes is a fine addition to any hobbiests library.

Understanding pleco l numbers and complete l number. In a world populated with over 680 different types of plecos, it a little difficult to keep track of your favorites. In general, the numbers are used to identify plecos that dont have a scientific name yet. Cant remember the author though weve sold a few in the shop and have our own copy. Guys i am starting a 75 gallon setup and always loved plecos but always just bought from lhs plain common plecos. While we await the english translation of the wels atlas vol. Snowball pleco information on how to keep and care for snowball plecos. A lot of plecos and loaches are found in fast flowing parts of the rivers and streams. That depends on what kind of pleco you are wanting to keep, what size your tank is, and why you are wanting to keep them in the first place. You may have heard of the naming system l or lda followed by numbers which is used to identify the various members of the loricariidae family. This page was last edited on 14 august 2015, at 12. These gold nugget plecos have some amazing color and the greenish yellow dots will add some amazing color to your crew.

As a result, you may see a reference to the letter l for the family loricariidae, followed by a number. About 30 years of lnumbers in winter 19881989 the first lnumbers were introduced in. There are many species of pleco that havent officially been identified. What are lnumber catfishes, what should i bear in mind when buying loricariid catfishes, what is the natural habitat of these. Our stock of plecostomus catfish are always beautiful and rare. Acanthicus adonis polka dot lyre tail plec acanthicus adonis polka dot lyre tail plec, albino ancistrus sp. To avoid these problems, the publishers just began numbering these plecos, regardless of the genus. So sometimes it is necessary to note where you l number is coming from magazine or book.

We can be expected to hold this number of lnumber catfish at a. This book will be a handy travel companion on a trip to the local fish store. That twopart system is comprised of the genus and species, which. Rubber nose pleco how to keep and care for rubber nose plecos. Your ancistrus may be able to handle them due to their. Another favorite for your cleanup crew is the gold nugget pleco. Generally long lived, the pleco can make a great addition as a scavenger in the aquarium. Plecos are generally flattened with a large, round head and skinnier body. Whilst lots of beginner fish keepers think that the common pleco refers to the loricariidae family it actually refers to a specific member of the family. In addition to the twopart scientific names used for all living things, plecos also have their own naming system that identifies them by l number or lda number. L174 pleco tropical fish keeping aquarium fish care.

Order tropical aquarium fish online from live fish direct. The zebra pleco l46 hypancistrus zebra is a wonderfully patterned species of dwarf pleco found in the rio xingu area of brazil. The lnumber system is a semiscientific classification system of catfish based on. Reference listbcolormost aquarium hobbyists are familiar with the twopart scientific naming system that has been in use since the 1700s. Beware though, some lnumbers are out of date, or not always universally the same. Finally, along came the aqualog series of books and they published a book with all the known l numbers with photos or drawings of each fish. This book is pretty nice has a good amount of l numbers but not as many as i wanted. He will scrape driftwood and rocks to reduce algae and reduce leftovers from your normal feeding times from discus and other large fish.