Common Pleco

Introduction

Latin Name:Hypostomus plecostomus
Common Name:Common Pleco
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful, Territorial with conspecifics
pH: 6.5-8.0
Max Size: 20″
Minimum Tank Size: 90g
Plant Safe: No
Foods: Algae Wafer, Sinking Shrimp Wafer

Common Sailfin Plecos are known to eat algae off the glass and decor. Take caution adding them to smaller tanks, as they can get up to 20 inches when fully grown, and will grow quickly. They have a thick “armor” and are also known as the armored catfish. Common Plecos will mix well with most fish in the appropriately sized tank.

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