Janitor Fish (Hypostomus plecostomus) |
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PlecostomusCommon Pleco
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| Physical |
| Size: | 51.9 cm (20.43 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Color Variations: | Albino |
| Compatability: | Community |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 45 Gallons (170.1 Liters) |
| Ease of Keeping: | 2-3 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Temperature: | 76.9° F (24.9° C) |
| pH: | 7.1 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 12.8 |
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| Living |
| Food Preference: | Herbivore.
Nocturnal. Feed at night.
Should be fed dry spirulina or algae tablets.
Should also be given pieces of cucumber, squash, or other similar vegetable without the seeds.
Wood is also necessary for a proper diet as well as camouflage.
May also eat worms and small crustaceans. |
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| Swimming Level: | Bottom |
| Schooling: | No |
| Minimum School Size: | 1 |
| Distribution: | Fast moving water at river mouths
Tropical Central America
Costa Rica
Panama
South America
Venezuela
Trinidad
Guiana
South eatern and southern Brazil
Uruguay
Rio de la Plata
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 7-8 |
| Sexing: | Not possible without dissection. |
| Spawning Type: | Egg layer.
Cave spawner. |
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