Sailfin Pleco - Gibbiceps Catfish

Sailfin Pleco - Gibbiceps - one of larger catfish for aquariums and a large sailfin looks great in an aquarium

Scientific Name

• Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps - Leopard pleco

• Freshwater

• pH range: 6.0 - 8.0

• dH range: 5 - 19

• Tropical; 23°C - 27°C

• Max length : 50.0 cm TL

Native to

• South America: Middle and upper Amazon and Orinoco basins.

Food and Habitat

• Nocturnal; feeds on algae