Marbled Sailfin Plec L001/L022 Care Guide
Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus
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Bioload Score
10000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 50.0 cm / 19.7"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Herbivorous; requires a diet rich in algae and vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in larger aquariums due to their size and sociability, may uproot plants.
Good to Know
Marbled Sailfin Plecs are notable for their impressive size and distinctive marbled pattern, beneficial for algae control.
Gender Differences
Males can develop larger, more pronounced dorsal fins.
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