Pleco
🐠 Pleco – The Ultimate Algae Cleaner with Unique Personality
Plecos, short for Plecostomus, are popular freshwater catfish known for their algae-eating superpowers and armored appearance. With their sucker mouths and peaceful demeanor, they make excellent cleanup crew members for most aquariums.
Whether it’s the Common Pleco, Bristlenose Pleco, or the striking Albino and Fancy varieties, these bottom dwellers are both functional and fascinating to watch. They spend most of their time cruising the tank glass, driftwood, or décor, helping keep algae in check.
Key Features:
- Natural algae eaters – help maintain a clean aquarium
- Unique, armored appearance with a variety of sizes and colors
- Peaceful and compatible with most freshwater tank mates
- Available in types like Bristlenose, Clown, Royal, and Zebra Pleco
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Nocturnal by nature – active in low light or at night
✅ Tank Size: 80+ Litres (larger varieties may need 200L+)
✅ Water Temperature: 22–30°C (72–86°F)
✅ pH: 6.5–7.5
✅ Diet: Omnivorous – algae wafers, veggies, sinking pellets
✅ Care Level: Easy to Moderate
✅ Temperament: Peaceful and solitary
Add a Pleco to your tank for a low-maintenance, hardworking tank mate that also looks cool doing the job!