Common Pleco
Hypostomus plecostomus — The classic pleco; gets enormous (2ft), high waste output, not for most home tanks.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Hypostomus plecostomus |
|---|---|
| Type | bottom_dweller |
| Adult size | 24" |
| Minimum tank | 150 gal |
| Group size | 1+ |
| Temperament | peaceful |
| Temperature | 72-82°F |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| GH | 5-20 |
| Diet | Algae, driftwood, sinking veg/wafers |
| Swimming zone | bottom |
| Care level | easy |
| Plant-safe | Yes |