Author Note: Their max size is primarily influenced by how they were raised and the quality of their diet while young. Maximum size: 7 cm / 3'' This form has been imported several times to Neonfisken in Denmark under the moniker L280a (small spots) and L280b (big spots). Name: Hypancistrus sp. Trade names: Origin: Rio Ventuari, Venezuela. Size 2.5-3cm from China ( 1 -1.2 inch) Temperature: 75° - 84° F (25° - 28° C) pH: 5.5 - 7.5 ï¸WELCOME TO DYLAN GUPPY USA ï¸ ï¸1. Hypancistrus sp. L471. A Bristlenose Pleco. This fish will not bother most plants. The L471- Mini Snowball Pleco . This is backed up by a small and lightly toothed mouth that indicates it is a poor algae eater. Our fish are healthy, perfect color and beautiful. In the wild, a common Pleco will grow to around 24 inches, and in an aquarium, it will typically grow to around 15 inches. It is timid and during the day it hides under snags or in caves. Of course, genetic factors play a role in this as well. The Leopard Cactus Plecos L-600 is one of the sharp, spiked pseudo species that become extremely boisterous and ⦠Ph:7-8. ⦠Species Information; Size: 100mm or 3.9" SL. Average Size. Identification: Similar to L066, but has spots as well as (generally thinner) stripes. Plecostomus Size. Setup: These fish eat plants and love wood. L471 is more of a carnivore, than an algae eater. L471. Maximum size: 7 cm / 3â This form has been imported several times to Neonfisken in Denmark under the moniker L280a (small spots) and L280b (big spots). Ultimately a smaller, more squat fish than L066. CARE GUIDELINES: Temp:75-80. A Common Pleco will grow to its full size during its whole lifespan (15-20 years). This fish will not bother any plants in your aquarium and it will consume most of the uneaten fish food makes your aquarium much cleaner. Plecostomus, common pleco, suckermouth catfish, pleco fish, Tank size: 300 liters and more: Temperament: Peaceful: Diet: Omnivorous bottom feeders: Temperature: 24 â 26 °C (75-78°F) pH: 6.5-8.0: Size: up to 60 cm (24 inches) The fish is a bottom dweller. The L333 King Tiger Pleco is an extremely beautiful and peaceful, very hardy to any aquarium, at a maximum size of 5.1- 6 inches. Name: Hypancistrus sp. The Royal King Alenquer Pleco is an aquarium fish with a striking appearance as well as plenty of personality. These fish also accept vegetables willingly. The small plecos listed above, will reach their full size quicker than the Common Pleco. Size: 90mm or 3.5" SL. Common Pleco. Keep the aquarium decorated, with lots of cover or use fast-growing ⦠The average Gold Nugget Pleco size is somewhere between 7 and 10 inches in length. L471 is also known as the Dwarf Hypancistrus. We specialize in all strains of exotic guppies.2. The Leopard Cactus Pleco L-600/LDA-73 (Pseudocanthicus leopardus) is also known to tropical fish keeping enthusiasts as the Redtail Leopard Plecostomus and is found in the rio Branco, a tributary in the rio Negro basin in the Amazonas state of Brazil.. This is very unfortunate. However, there are exceptions: some reach full growth in less time, but this isnât very common. Provide mainly meaty foods such as bloodworm, discus food and even brine shrimp with the occasional offering These are rather large fish! At a maximum size of 3.9 inches, this is a very practical and manageable fish. This is very unfortunate. Trade names: Origin: Rio Ventuari, Venezuela. Fish are regularly imported from Vietnam in every 2-3 weeks.3. Plecostomus Habitat and Tank Requirements. Itâs quite obvious, given they only grow to 4- or 5-inches long. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. LDA076, Chocolate Zebra Pleco L270, L307, Tapajos Zebra Pleco: Pronunciation: hype an siss truss: Etymology: A contraction of the Greek hypo (meaning less than) and ancistrus, an allusion to the reduced number of teeth (particularly in the lower jaw) found in this genus. Shares the same colour pattern as Pseudolithoxus tigris (L257). It will also scavenge and consume a great deal of uneaten fish food. The majority of Plecostomus are native to South America. 4. Size: 1â2 feet (30â60 cm) Common Name: Common Pleco, armoured sucker-mouth Pleco Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons (378L) Diet: Feeds on algae and plant material, use algae wafers too.