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
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 Tankmates
Silver ArowanaGreen Terror CichlidAssorted Large CichlidsOscar CichlidRedtail SharkClown LoachJack Dempsey CichlidSeverum CichlidSilver Dollar FishOscar FishSilver Dollar FishFreshwater AngelfishThree Spot GouramiConvict CichlidFiremouth CichlidTinfoil BarbSalvini CichlidJaguar CichlidBlack ArowanaSaddled BichirOrnate BichirSaddled Bichir
Incompatible (Do Not Mix)
Diet & Preferred Feed
Required Habitat Setup
Compatible Plants & Flora
Recommended Medicines & Treatments
Prone to Diseases & Infections
Ich
Flukes
Fin Rot
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