How big do Para Plecos get?
How big do Para Plecos get?
Overview
| Synonyms | Ancistrus sabaji, Peckoltia sabaji |
|---|---|
| Maximum Size | 25cm (9.8″) |
| Water Parameters | Soft and slightly acidic. pH: 6.0-7.0, dH: up to 12 degrees. |
| Temperature | 24-27 deg C (75-81 deg F) |
| Compatibility | Softwater community |
How do I keep my pleco alive?
They are easy to take care of if you follow a few simple steps.
- Ensure you have ample room for your plecostomus. Most species can grow up to 18 inches.
- Keep your water temperatures mild.
- Provide shelter.
- Feed your plecostomus at night.
- Give them a variety of foods.
- Keep the tank peaceful.
How long do Plecostomus live?
Plecostomus are primarily nocturnal and will spend daytime hours resting along the benthos in dark crevices. The average lifespan for plecostomus is 10 to 15 years.
Why does my pleco fish keep dying?
Plecos usually die due to inadequate water conditions, including ammonia spikes, temperature fluctuations, and salted water. However, sudden death in plecos may also be due to starvation, inappropriately cycled tanks, bullying tankmates, diseases, and overcrowding, particularly in small tanks.
How often should I feed my pleco?
Feed your Pleco every day or every other day with Pleco-specific food. One to two times per week, feed your Pleco pieces of cucumber, zucchini, or lettuce (not iceberg).
What should the pH be for green phantom pleco?
Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 – 7.5 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 – 17°N (71.43 – 303.57ppm) 0°C 32°F30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 23 – 28 °C (73.4 – 82.4°F) The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning Where the species comes from: South America Temperament to its own species: aggressive/territorial
What kind of pleco to keep with Brochis?
This pleco doesn’t commonly attach to the glass or venture very high in the water column. A relatively gentle pleco even when at its maximum size. Appears to do well with its own kind as well as other plecos of a similar temperament / dietary requirements. Other small to medium sized catfish, a good pleco to keep with Corydoras or Brochis.
What kind of tank does a pleco live in?
A very peaceful Pleco even when full grown and can cohabit with conspecifics and its own species. Keep with similar sized or smaller and equally peaceful tank mates such as shoaling Neon Tetras or Cardinal Tetras. Does seem to like the company of smaller shoaling fish.
