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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.

Endangered ✓ Rare Popular Peaceful Small (6 cm or less)Calm water ✓ Strong flow Schooling ✓ L-numbers With photo Basic profiles too

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Unknown origin 1 fish

Moon pleco

L368

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Plecos · ScobinancistrusRare

27–31°C!
pH 5.5–7.5
Strong!
12 in!
Bottom
Meat
Territorial!

Large white spots on black.

Moon pleco

L368

Unknown origin · rapids

Temperature: 27–31°C
pH: 5.5–7.5
Adult size: 12 in · 30 cm
Flow: Strong
Swims: Bottom
Temperament: Territorial
Diet: Carnivore
Breeding: Rarely
Typical price: $150–400
In Canada: Rare
Rarity: Rare or hard to breed

Large white spots on black. A big snail-eater that grows to about 30 cm, so it needs a large tank.

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