Green Phantom Pleco (Hemiancistrus subviridis)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 Videos 11 External links

Alternative names

Green Phantom Pleco, Green Pleco, Lemon Spotted Green Pleco, L200

Sexing

Mature females will be more plump than males.

Tank compatibility

A relatively peaceful Pleco that is suitable for most medium-sized community set ups.

Diet

This fish will eat algae, but should be supplemented with sinking wafers and pellets as well as blanched vegetables.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

This fish prefers a strong current within the tank and with large, and vertical, rock décor. Bogwood and plants are not necessary.

Behaviour

A peaceful Pleco that will spend a lot of its time within the strongest current on rock work.

Identification

An attractive Pleco which is a muted blue-green to yellow-green in colour, giving it its common name, it has small yellow spots across the head and back, and the fins are green-yellow and translucent in colour. This may be the same species as L128.

Pictures

Videos

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish