Pleco size not exceeding 5"

[hck]

Would like to know which type of plecos would grow to a maximum of 5" in size, beside Bristlenose Nose.
I had 1 normal spotted pleco and albino pleco that grew upto 10" in just a couple of months, that's not what I am looking for, but they are dirt cheap.
What's the price range for these plecos that will not grow that big?

[barmby]

Try L134, currently they are reasonably priced from $25-$50 depending on maturity.
They stay small until 5th year.
Normally they are 2 - 3 inches

[DMC]

check out this site...

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog...336&genus_id=0

[hck]

Thanks guys for the information.

[desmondekker]

Try L134, currently they are reasonably priced from $25-$50 depending on maturity. They stay small until 5th year. Normally they are 2 - 3 inches

mr barmby is a big fan of L134?

[barmby]

Because 134 is inexpensive.
I tend not to recommend starter to spend alot on zebra and etc.
In the end, the fish may die and starter lost interest with the hobby.
We need more hobbyists

[hck]

Ya, barmby is right, years back, when told by a lfs about the price of L series pleco, I can't believe anyone would pay that kind of price.
At that time, I only know of ordinary juvenile pleco that costs only approx $2-$3.
Till now, I still do not know much about plecos, but at least now am willing to pay $10 for a 2" BN, which I will never thought of paying in the past.
I just saw recently, 1 long-fin BN, which caught my attention and started getting interested in plecos.
but of course at this point in time, I will still not pay sky high for 1, at least not as yet.
who knows what will happen in the future, I may just suddenly get this pleco craze and started paying, hahaha.
Just wait and see lo.

[johannes]

peckoltia and hypancistrus species fall into this category nicely..

of course there are others, like Ancistrini, smaller whiptails group, etc

[garfieldnfish]

Too bad you live in Singapore. I have some L134s and L316s fry that would both fit into the category of fish you are looking for.

[soltari007]

L134s are fun! they zip around like F1 cars haha.

[hck]

Wooo...haven't seen a real L134 before, just saw pictures on the website. Look nice, must go search lfs already, not many places sell pleco though.

[soltari007]

Many people are letting go, you should look around on local forum buy/sells.

Can find some at certain big LFS also I think.

[johannes]

C328 still has quite a number

[hck]

Thanks guys, will keep a lookout at local forum and C328.