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Plecostomus

By: Petco Freshwater Fish

Plecostomus

By: Petco Freshwater Fish
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Plecostomus

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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.
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  • SKU1032216
  • Primary BrandPetco Freshwater Fish
  • Days to ShipShips Next Business Day

Although not true algae eaters, Plecostomus are well-known algae eaters. They can 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.