Common Pleco
Common Pleco
class: Actinopterygiigenus: Hypostomusorder: Siluriformesfamily: Loricariidaephylum: Chordata
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Care Requirements
Diet
Omnivorous
Temp. Range
22°C - 28°C
Lifespan
10 - 15 years
Habitat
Freshwater Riverine / Large Aquarium
Space Needed
280 litres minimum
ph
6.5 - 7.5
water hardness
5 - 20 dGH
Care Notes & Health
Starts small but grows exceptionally large, requiring substantial filtration and large tanks. Can become aggressive toward tankmates as it ages.
Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
IchthyophthiriasisSkin FlukesBacterial InfectionsFungal Infections
Toxic To
Copper-based medicationsHigh salt concentrationsMalachite green
Interactive Connections
Compatible Plants (3)
Recommended Medicines (2)
Common Diseases (3)
Recommended Equipment (4)
Compatible Species (4)
Species to Avoid (1)
Predators to Avoid (8)
Suitable Habitats (2)
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