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Plecostomus - Small
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Description
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Plecostomus are well known algae eaters. They can attach themselves to hard surfaces using specially adapted mouth parts. Provide plenty of rocks, plants and driftwood. Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
- - Attach themselves to hard surfaces using specially adapted mouth parts
- - Primarily nocturnal, Plecos are scavengers and will eat almost anything, including live plants
- - Provide plenty of rocks, plants and driftwood
- - If we need to contact you for any reason about your order, shipping of your package may be affected. Once your order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email with your order summary. Orders are subject to verification of payment information by phone or email. We ship for arrival to the customer Tuesday through Friday and Saturday for an extra charge where available
- - For feeding instructions, please click on the "directions" section.
- - Approximate selling size: 3-3.5"
- - For additional information, please click on the "attributes/specifications" section.
Specifications
SKU
1032216
Primary Brand
Petco Freshwater Fish
Days to Ship
Ships Next Business Day
Live Animal
Max water Temp
82 F
Pet Max Length
18 IN
Water Parameters-PH Max
7.5
Special Diet
Omnivore
Scientific Name
Hypostomus plecostomus
Water Parameters-PH Min
6.5
Min Water Temp
72 F
Environment
Freshwater
Native To
South America
Temperament
Community
Care Level
Easy
Pet Min Length
0 IN
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Algae and sinking algae wafers supplemented by raw or cooked zucchini, as a treat, twice a week. (Anchor raw zucchini at the bottom of the tank with a produce clip.)
If we need to contact you for any reason about your order, shipping of your package may be affected. Once your order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email with your order summary. Orders are subject to verification of payment information by phone or email. We ship for arrival to the customer Tuesday through Friday and Saturday for an extra charge where available.