Common Pleco
Pterygoplichthys pardalis
Monster waste producer; invasive in Florida; never release. Common pleco trade names cover several Pterygoplichthys species.
- Temperature
- 23.3 – 27.8 °C
- pH
- 6 – 8
- GH
- 5 – 20 dGH
- Adult size
- 45.7 cm
- Minimum tank
- 473 L
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care
- Moderate
- Eats algae