Common Pleco

Scientific Name: Hypostomus plecostomus

origin: South America

Appearance: an armored bottom-dweller recognized by its dark black body. It features a robust build with rows of hard scales, a wide, flat head, and a downward-facing sucker mouth used for grazing. Can grow up to 12–18 inches,

Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

Tank Size: 90 gallons minimum for a single adult

Temperature: 2–82°F (22–28°C) with a pH of 6.5–7.5

Temperament / Behavior: Generally peaceful, though they can become territorial with other bottom-dwelling fish.

Tank Mates: Angelfish, Severums, Firemouths, and Convicts, Silver dollars, Giant Danios, or large Rainbowfish, Clown loaches or Synodontis catfish,

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*Pictures in description are similar to fish but not exact