The Sailfin Pleco is known mainly as a Gibbicep, they have large dark spots and large decorative fins. They are a very fancy and a very beautiful algae eater. They are also very hardy and easy to look after. A great addition to any tank due to their hardiness and there tolerance for other fish. |
Sailfin Plecostomus, Leopard Pleco, Leopard Plecostomus, Spotted Sailfin Pleco, L083, L165 |
Pterygoplichthys Gibbiceps, Ancistrus Gibbiceps, Chaetostomus Gibbiceps, |
50 cm |
South America, Rio Pacaya in Peru |
Community Setup To Aggressive Fish Setup |
20 – 27 degrees |
Herbivorous, prefers algae but their diet needs to be supplimented with Algae Wafers and green vegetables like spinach, Lettuce and Zucchini. |
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