Alligator Pleco (Pterygoplichthys scrophus)

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Alligator Pleco

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Alligator Pleco

Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

208 Litres (55 US G.)

Size

20.3-25.4cm (8-10 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.6

Temp.

25 -27 °C (77-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

2-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Loricariidae




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Additional names

Alligator Pleco, Rhino Pleco, Chocolate Pleco

Additional scientific names

Liposarcus scrophus
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