Common Pleco Care Guide
The Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus) is a advanced-level freshwater aquarium resident from South America. It reaches about 17.7 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 125 gallons.
Keep water near pH 6.5-7.8, temperature 72-82F, and hardness 2-15 dH. Feed omnivore, sinking wafers, frozen food with 1-2 times daily.
Common Plecos spend most of their time near the substrate and usually ignore mid-water fish. Avoid sharp gravel and very aggressive tank mates.
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