Green Phantom Pleco (Hemiancistrus subviridis)
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Green Phantom Pleco
Green Phantom Pleco
Hemiancistrus subviridis
76 Litres (20 US G.)
17.8-19.1cm (7-7.5 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.8
22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Additional names
- Green Phantom Pleco, Green Pleco, Lemon Spotted Green Pleco, L200
Sexing[edit]
- Mature females will be more plump than males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A relatively peaceful Pleco that is suitable for most medium-sized community set ups.
Diet[edit]
- This fish will eat algae, but should be supplemented with sinking wafers and pellets as well as blanched vegetables.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- This fish prefers a strong current within the tank and with large, and vertical, rock décor and Bogwood. Plants are not necessary but advised.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful Pleco that will spend a lot of its time within the strongest current on rock work.
Identification[edit]
- 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[edit]
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Videos[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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