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499 species, each with the water it needs, who it gets along with, and where it comes from. Find one, or browse by family, genus or river.

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Gold spot pleco

L001

Gold spot pleco

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Plecos · PterygoplichthysRare

24–28°C
pH 5.5–7.5
Gentle
12 in!
Bottom
Mixed
Peaceful

A sailfin that grows to about 30 cm and makes a lot of waste.

Gold spot pleco

L001

Pterygoplichthys joselimaianus

Tocantins–Araguaia basin, Brazil · river

Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 5.5–7.5
Adult size: 12 in · 30 cm
Flow: Gentle
Swims: Bottom
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Rarely
Typical price: $15–80
In Canada: Occasional
Rarity: Rare or hard to breed

A sailfin that grows to about 30 cm and makes a lot of waste. Big tanks only.

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Photo: 5snake5, CC BY-SA 4.0

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