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We are now offering LOCALLY BRED juveniles of this classic pleco! These fish are bred by an expert breeder and delivered directly to our facility, which eliminates the otherwise much more stressful and extensive inbound shipment and promotes the local aquarist community!
- Very peaceful and hardy addition to almost any aquarium
- At a maximum size of 4 to 5 inches, this is a very practical and manageable fish.
- Will not bother most plants, but it will likely help with algae control, especially as a juvenile. It will also scavenge and consume most uneaten fish food.
- Unique appearance as well as plenty of personality
- Temperature: 72° – 86° F (22° – 30° C)
- pH: 6.5 – 7.5 (flexible as long as sudden changes are avoided)
- KH: 6 – 10 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
- Diet: Omnivorous, but meatier foods should only be fed sparingly.
- Social behavior: Generally solitary, but will socialize somewhat, especially during breeding.
- Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to South America.
- Average adult size: 4 – 5 inches (10 – 13 cm)
- Average purchase size: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 3.8 cm)
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