Common Plecostomus
Pterygoplichthys pardalis
Gallons Per Fish:
30 gallons (114 liters)
Minimum Tank Size:
55 gallons (208 liters)
Maximum Fish Size:
18in (46cm)
Aggressive:
No, but tolerates aggression
Eats other fish:
No
Temperature Range:
70-84°F (21.1-28.9°C)
pH Range:
6-8
Hardness Range:
1-25°
Tank Region:
Bottom Region
Life Span:
15 years
Family:
Loricariidae
Classification:
Plecostomus
All Common Names:
Common Pleco, Plecostomus, Pleco, Common Plecostomus, Algea Eater, Amazon Sailfin Catfish, L23, L023
All Scientific Names:
Pterygoplichthys pardalis, Acipenser plecostomus, Hypostomus plecostomus, Hypostomus punctatus, Liposarcus multiradiatus, Liposarcus pardalis, Plecostomus plecostomus
NOTES
This species is found in 6.4% of fish tank plans on tankplanner.com
