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Rose Common Pleco

Rose Common Pleco

Hypostomus roseopunctatus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

151 Litres (40 US G.)

Size

20.3-22.9cm (8-9 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.6

Temp.

25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

10-20 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Loricariidae

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Origin

South America: La Plata system: Uruguay basin.

Sexing

Mature males will have bristles or small spines along the edge of their pectoral fins, females will have a smooth-edged pectoral fins.

Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

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Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish