Hi-fin pleco
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Scientific Name: Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps Price: Upon Request Origin: Peru Family: Loricariidae NOT AVAILABLE NOW |
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Other Names: Leopard pleco, Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps, Pseudacanthicus leopardus, Sailfin Pleco |
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Technical Info
Temperature: 24 - 28 ℃
pH: 6.8 - 7.3
GH: 8 - 12
Max size: 30 cm
Min Tank size: 250 Ltr
Position in Aqua: Bottom swimmer
Description
Very peaceful fish, even to small fishes. You should keep this fish in a large aquarium with a lot of hiding places. The fish is only active during twilight. Then he is looking for algae. Plants are not damaged.
Food
The fish mainly eats algae and leftovers from other fishes.
Breeding
About breeding in the aquarium nothing is known.
Compatible with
Angelfish, Barbs, Discus, South American Cichlids, Plecos
Note
The aquarist may want to obtain a group of 2-3 small individuals to enjoy this wonderful pleco.