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What is the difference between a sailfin plec and a common plec?

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∙ 13y ago

Updated: 12/21/2022

The fins are larger on the sailfin...but almost all the "common plecos" (Hypostomus plecostomus) on the market are actually sailfin plecos (Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps).

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