How Fast Does A Common Pleco Grow?

[sic0198]

The reason I'm asking is because I am trying to ID my pleco. I've had it for a month or so now and it's only a couple inches long. It really has just gotten fatter not too much longer.

 

[mlawson]

Common Plecos grow quite fast when starting off, although slow down when they reach to full size.
Some pics would be good, maybe then we could ID it.

 

[paul_219]

I have a common pleco, it didnt grew up an inch till now.

 

[LisaLQ]

Depends on a lot of things, but anything up to an inch a month. Mine went from less than 2" to 5-6" in about 2-3 months, but he's not grown as quick since, although he's still growing - that's for sure lol.

Should be around 10-12" within a year, obviously depends on what size he is now (and tank size, water quality, feeding etc).

 

[morgan]

My Common (Liposarcus Pardalis) grew 1" a month until he reached 12".