PlecostomusPerson
Fishaholic
Everyone has heard of Catfish, Suckerfish, Pleco, even Poop eaters and every time they have seen these beautiful creations, people look at them and say oh my friend, cousin, mother, etc. has them, but people also must know that there are over 500 species of Plecostomus some 2in. others 4ft.
I am going to say a number of Plecostomus species (L-#, common name and scientific) that are above 2 ft (60cm) and I will tell you there pH, their size in centimeters, Wood/Herbivore/Omnivore/Carnivore (W/H/C/O), difficulty 1-5 ((IMO) depending on breeding/health/sexing/etc.), temperature (Celsius), and size of tank in length (cm).
So I hope you all find some use of my topic and please do ask questions, mean or not.......
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Plecostomus
Acanthicus adonis also known as "the Polka-dot Plecostomus", L-193 & L-155 / they are O / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 25-29C / grow to a size of 120 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 300 cm / and are a 3 on my list. These Plecostomus are strange since there are two species but are considered as one type of species.
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps also known as "the Sailfin Plecostomus", L-165 & L-083 / they are O / require a pH from 4-7 / need a temperature from 25-30C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. Most are pond-bred, rarely "wild".
Pterygoplichthys sp. also known as "the Sailfin Plecostomus", L-164 / they are O / require a pH from 5-7 / need a temperature from 26-30C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. This is the second form of "the Sailfin Plecostomus"... they are very similar.
Hypostomus spinosissima also known as "Zucchini Plecostomus", L-(none) / they are H / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 23-27C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. These are considered one of the rarest and longest plecostomus.
Pterygoplichthys pardalis also known as "the Common Plecostomus", L-021 & L-023 / they are O / require a pH from 5-8 / need a temperature from 20-30C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. This is one of the most imported and mixed Plecostomus.
Megalancistrus barrae also known as "the Parana Giant Cactus Catfish", L-113 & L-234 / they are C / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 20-27C / grow to a size of 70 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 250 cm / and are a 3. They are by far my favorite.
Panaque nigrolineatus also known as "Royal Plecostomus", L-190 / they are W / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 24-29C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. They have brighter eyes then their relatives.
Panaque sp. Tocantins also known as "Platinum Royal Plecostomus", L-027 / they are W / require a pH from 5-7.5 / need a temperature from 26-30C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. Distinguished by its greenish-brown lines.
Panaque sp. also known as "Papa Panaque", L-090 / they are W / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 24-29C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. juveniles have solid white caudal fins.
Pseudacanthicus cf. histrix "no name", L-064 & L-186 / they are C / require a pH from 5.5-7.5 / need a temperature from 25-29C / grow to a size of 100 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 300 cm / and are a 3. They are closely related to the "Cactus Plecostomus", but are much larger.
Pseudorinelepis sp. also known as "Orange Cheek Plecostomus", L-095 / they are O / require a pH from 5.5-7.5 / need a temperature from 25-29C / grow to a size of about anything (as small as 50 cm) / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. These are also one of my favorites.
Rhinelepis aspera also known as "Bristly Pine-Cone Plecostomus", L-(none) / they are O / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 20-29C / grow to a size of 70 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm/ and are a 3. They are migration spawners.
Well for every species you do see there are a few others that are apart of their same family, but all were so similar I just named the average one. Sorry everyone for all the 3's, but they had so many pro's and con's it was just too close. I am hoping to in the future to make some more articles, if this one plays out well.... I hope to make one just for Ancistrus and Carnivorous type, maybe even by colors.... who knows. Well please do ask things and comment as much as you want!
Oh and everything is by me, no internet, just books and some okay knowledge.
I am going to say a number of Plecostomus species (L-#, common name and scientific) that are above 2 ft (60cm) and I will tell you there pH, their size in centimeters, Wood/Herbivore/Omnivore/Carnivore (W/H/C/O), difficulty 1-5 ((IMO) depending on breeding/health/sexing/etc.), temperature (Celsius), and size of tank in length (cm).
So I hope you all find some use of my topic and please do ask questions, mean or not.......
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Plecostomus
Acanthicus adonis also known as "the Polka-dot Plecostomus", L-193 & L-155 / they are O / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 25-29C / grow to a size of 120 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 300 cm / and are a 3 on my list. These Plecostomus are strange since there are two species but are considered as one type of species.
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps also known as "the Sailfin Plecostomus", L-165 & L-083 / they are O / require a pH from 4-7 / need a temperature from 25-30C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. Most are pond-bred, rarely "wild".
Pterygoplichthys sp. also known as "the Sailfin Plecostomus", L-164 / they are O / require a pH from 5-7 / need a temperature from 26-30C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. This is the second form of "the Sailfin Plecostomus"... they are very similar.
Hypostomus spinosissima also known as "Zucchini Plecostomus", L-(none) / they are H / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 23-27C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. These are considered one of the rarest and longest plecostomus.
Pterygoplichthys pardalis also known as "the Common Plecostomus", L-021 & L-023 / they are O / require a pH from 5-8 / need a temperature from 20-30C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. This is one of the most imported and mixed Plecostomus.
Megalancistrus barrae also known as "the Parana Giant Cactus Catfish", L-113 & L-234 / they are C / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 20-27C / grow to a size of 70 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 250 cm / and are a 3. They are by far my favorite.
Panaque nigrolineatus also known as "Royal Plecostomus", L-190 / they are W / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 24-29C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. They have brighter eyes then their relatives.
Panaque sp. Tocantins also known as "Platinum Royal Plecostomus", L-027 / they are W / require a pH from 5-7.5 / need a temperature from 26-30C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. Distinguished by its greenish-brown lines.
Panaque sp. also known as "Papa Panaque", L-090 / they are W / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 24-29C / grow to a size of 60 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. juveniles have solid white caudal fins.
Pseudacanthicus cf. histrix "no name", L-064 & L-186 / they are C / require a pH from 5.5-7.5 / need a temperature from 25-29C / grow to a size of 100 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 300 cm / and are a 3. They are closely related to the "Cactus Plecostomus", but are much larger.
Pseudorinelepis sp. also known as "Orange Cheek Plecostomus", L-095 / they are O / require a pH from 5.5-7.5 / need a temperature from 25-29C / grow to a size of about anything (as small as 50 cm) / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm / and are a 3. These are also one of my favorites.
Rhinelepis aspera also known as "Bristly Pine-Cone Plecostomus", L-(none) / they are O / require a pH from 6-8 / need a temperature from 20-29C / grow to a size of 70 cm / require a tank with a minimum length of 200 cm/ and are a 3. They are migration spawners.
Well for every species you do see there are a few others that are apart of their same family, but all were so similar I just named the average one. Sorry everyone for all the 3's, but they had so many pro's and con's it was just too close. I am hoping to in the future to make some more articles, if this one plays out well.... I hope to make one just for Ancistrus and Carnivorous type, maybe even by colors.... who knows. Well please do ask things and comment as much as you want!
Oh and everything is by me, no internet, just books and some okay knowledge.