Common Pleco Hypostomus plecostomus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Hypostomus plecostomus
Origin region
South America (Amazon Basin)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
45.00
Minimum tank (L)
400
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Herbivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–30.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
4.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
South America (Amazon Basin)
Feeding
Herbivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Breeds in burrows in muddy banks in the wild. Rarely bred in captivity.
Notes
Large algae-eater often sold small but grows to 45 cm or more. Needs big tanks, powerful filtration, driftwood.