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Common Pleco
Hypostomus plecostomus
Grows much larger than most expect (30+ cm). Needs a very large tank; consider a dwarf species for smaller setups.
Care Parameters
Adult size
35 cm
Min tank
300 L
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH
5–15 dGH
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Bottom
Difficulty
Intermediate
Schooling
Solitary or with other plecos in large tanks.