Species Profile
Sailfin Pleco
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
Plecospeaceful
Adult size
18″
Minimum tank
125 gal
Temperature
73–82°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~3″ and reaches 18″ over ~3 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Algae wafers, veggies, sinking pellets, driftwood
Notes
Huge spectacular dorsal fin. Also outgrows most home tanks like the common pleco — plan for 18″ adult size.
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