How big do white Plecos grow?
How big do white Plecos grow?
Pleco catfish (Plecostomus) can grow up to 24 inches (60 cm) in size. However, it takes a long period of time for them to grow this big. For such fish, you need special conditions, especially if you keep them in an aquarium.
How long do spotted Plecos live?
In the wild these fish gets up to 24 inches (60 cm) in length, though they seldom exceed 12 – 15″ (30.5 – 38 cm) in the aquarium. They are fast growing, and have an average lifespan of 10 – 15 years in captivity. In the wild they can live more than 15 years.
Do Plecos get along with Plecos?
“No” to Multiple Plecos Together When plecos reach maturity, they simply cannot get along with fellow plecos. They can be highly territorial around each other. Therefore, it can be extremely dangerous ever to house them together.
Are plecos aggressive?
Common Pleco is a freshwater catfish of the Loricariidae family. Though the common pleco is super aggressive when it attains adulthood, keeping it does not come with so much stress.
Do plecos eat ghost shrimp?
Goldfish will devour ghost shrimp in a heartbeat!! The ‘sucker fish’ which I am guessing are plecos do NOT belong in the same tank as goldfish- plecos will snack on goldfish and can cause great harm.
What is the smallest species of pleco?
Bristlenose Pleco. The Bristlenose pleco has an average size of 3-5 inches,and it is coveted since it keeps algal growth to a minimum.
Are pleco fish edible?
Every fish is edible. Whether or not they taste good is another story… plecos do eat algae and feed off the bottom after all (they wouldn’t be called algae eaters or mud suckers if they didn’t), and if you’ve ever eaten plain seaweed, you’ll know it’s not very tasty.
