The Plecostomus is a popular algae-eating catfish that helps keep aquariums clean. Nocturnal bottom-dwellers that grow surprisingly large and need substantial tanks as adults....
30–60 cm
0.5–2 kg
10–15 years
Low — algae-eating reduces maintenance
Requires large tank — minimum 200 litres
South America (Amazon basin)
Armoured body with sucker mouth
Medium
Peaceful, nocturnal, solitary, hardy, territorial with other plecos
Exercise: Requires large tank — minimum 200 litres. They need hiding places and driftwood.
Grooming: Low — algae-eating reduces maintenance. Supplement with algae wafers and vegetables.
Coat: Armoured body with sucker mouth
Known health issues
Starvation, ich, fin rot, constipation, poor water quality
Origin
South America (Amazon basin)
Size category
Medium
The Plecostomus is a popular algae-eating catfish that helps keep aquariums clean. Nocturnal bottom-dwellers that grow surprisingly large and need substantial tanks as adults.
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