Sailfin Pleco Care Guide
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
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Bioload Score
24000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 50.0 cm / 20.0"
- Temperature
- 22–30°C (72–86°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 284L (75 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous (flake/pellet food, live/frozen foods) - loves algae.
Community Compatibility
Community tank with large/medium-sized peaceful fish is ideal.
Good to Know
Can be aggressive with other plecos, especially during feeding time.
Gender Differences
Females have a rounder body, with the males being typically skinnier. View them from above to determine.
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