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I'm not convinced the filter will cut it, to be honest. You're looking at around 400 LPH once it's fully loaded with media, which doesn't seem like enough for me. And let's be real, a fully grown Yellow Lab is a big fish - I just don't think this tank is the right size for the fish you're ...

My pleco was only 6" when I had it. The lighter markings on mine would appear and disappear, I'm not really sure what caused it - stress maybe, or something else entirely.

I had a young gibbi for a bit and it was quite different from the L001, both are awesome fish though.

I think it might be a Gold Spot Gibbi rather than the usual type, I'm pretty sure of it.

From my research and experience, I think the Pleco is an L001 Plec - they're fantastic fish and great to have in a community tank. I recall mine reaching a max size of about 10 inches.

The first Cichlid you mentioned, with the darker blue and yellow stripes, seems to match the characteristics of a ...

Not good, mate, been having one of those weeks too.

I wasn't suggesting keeping pulcher with one of its cousins. Re-read my original post, I was just throwing out an alternative idea.

You might want to think about trying a different type of kribensis, like a matadi or teniatus - they're usually not as aggressive as pulchers. Nanochromis are another option too.

That's how I hit on the Lombardoi possibility

From what I recall, it's often the body shape that sets them apart, not just the markings.