Suckermouth catfish (COMMON PLEC)
Caring for your Plecostomus
I’m territorial and don’t get on well with my own kind unless I’m very small and live in a large aquarium. I’m HUGE when
fully grown so need a large tank.
Please provide plenty of safe spots to hide during the day (I can become quite shy and distressed if not). I need to chew on wood in my tank, and like decorations such as caves, stones and plants.
Feed me plenty of fresh vegetables. I love King British Algae Wafers (with IHB) and King British Plecostomus Tablets - perfect for bottom feeders like me because they’re designed to sink.
Please provide plenty of safe spots to hide during the day (I can become quite shy and distressed if not). I need to chew on wood in my tank, and like decorations such as caves, stones and plants.
Feed me plenty of fresh vegetables. I love King British Algae Wafers (with IHB) and King British Plecostomus Tablets - perfect for bottom feeders like me because they’re designed to sink.
Species Profile
Scientific Name: Hypostomus plecostomus
Family: Loricariidae
Adult Size: 30-60cm long
Temperature: 24-28 degrees Celcius
Family: Loricariidae
Adult Size: 30-60cm long
Temperature: 24-28 degrees Celcius
Fun Fact: Plecs like to have an area of the aquarium to call their own and will defend it using sharp spines on their fins.