Become a credit card member today!Common Plecostomus
Description
The Common Pleco is a beautiful pleco that can be seen stuck against the glass all day cleaning off the algae. They are a very efficient algae eater and will actively clean the glass, which means less cleaning for you. Like most plecos, the Common has a long-life span and can grow to be quite large so be sure they have enough space. Provide lots of hiding spaces to help reduce their stress especially while they are acclimating to their new environment. They prefer a planted aquarium with plenty of water movement and aeration. Even though they love eating algae that cannot be their only food source, so provide a varied diet of algae wafers and meaty, sinking pellets.
- - Care Level: Easy
- - Temperament: Peaceful
- - Minimum Tank Size: 70 gallons
- - Max. Size: 1'
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Provide an environment with plenty of hiding places
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Specifications
| SKU | 1032216 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Max water Temp | 76 F |
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| Pet Max Length | 1 FT |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 8 |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 6.5 |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pet Min Length | 2.5 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 12 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 7.5 |
| Scientific Name | Hypostomus plecostomus |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Native To | Central and South America |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Length | 2.5 IN |
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Algae and sinking algae wafers supplemented by raw or cooked zucchini, as a treat, twice a week. (Anchor raw zucchini at the bottom of the tank with a produce clip.)
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