Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Common Pleco

Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus )

Synonyms:	...	(Click to enlarge) Image courtesy of Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 18" (44 cm) Temp: 72-80 F (22-27 C) Tank: 48 " (120 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Very large fish, grows to at least 14" in captivity. Driftwood is a necessary part of their diet. Tank width must be at least 24" to allow the fish to turn around.
Diet:	Algae, veggies, most prepared foods also accepted. Zucchini and Peas accepted.
Breeding:	In Muddy River Bnks, they built burrows.
Sociability:	Fairly territorial with their own kind. Generally not predatory to tankmates unless very hungry.
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Special Info:	Most commonly prurchased "cleaner" fish. Often straves to death through lack of supplemental feeding.