Common Pleco (Hypostomus punctatus)
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Common Pleco
Hypostomus punctatus
246 Litres (65 US G.)
25.4-27.9cm (10-11 ")
Freshwater
5.0 - 8.2
22 -29 °C (71.6-84.2°F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Contents
Origin
- Endemic to Southern Brazil, the Rio de Janeiro State Rivers.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Larger individuals are territorial towards other Pleco species, however not predatory and able to look after itself. Safe with small fish.
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:
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