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Assorted Pleco (Various Species)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Common Pleco, Albino Common Pleco, Gibbiceps Pleco, Albino Gibbiceps Pleco, Rusty Pleco, Bulldog Pleco, Clown Pleco<\/em><\/p>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This Assorted Pleco<\/strong> selection includes a variety of popular sucker-mouth catfish species, prized for their algae-grazing ability, unique patterns, and hardy nature<\/strong>. Plecos are excellent additions to large freshwater aquariums, helping maintain clean surfaces while adding character and interest to the tank.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

South America (Amazon, Orinoco, and surrounding river systems)<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Omnivorous<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Algae wafers, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Occasional meaty foods such as shrimp pellets or frozen foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Driftwood is essential for many species, especially Common and Gibbiceps Plecos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Suitable with peaceful to semi-aggressive community and large cichlid species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Avoid very small fish that may be outcompeted for food<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Generally peaceful<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Can become territorial toward other bottom-dwelling fish, especially as they mature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Beginner to intermediate (tank size and adult growth should be considered)<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 22\u201328\u00b0C (72\u201382\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.0\u20137.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Adult size varies greatly by species (from small Clown Plecos to very large Common and Gibbiceps Plecos)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Strong filtration and regular maintenance recommended due to waste production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Excellent algae controllers and long-lived aquarium residents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            A diverse and hardy assortment of Plecos, ideal for aquarists looking to add both functionality and visual interest to their freshwater aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Assorted Pleco (Various Species) Common Pleco, Albino Common Pleco, Gibbiceps Pleco, Albino Gibbiceps Pleco, Rusty Pleco, Bulldog Pleco, Clown Pleco Overview This Assorted Pleco selection includes a variety of popular sucker-mouth catfish species, prized for their algae-grazing ability, unique patterns, and hardy nature. Plecos are excellent additions to large freshwater aquariums, helping maintain clean surfaces […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1702,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[22,89],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1703","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-pleco","7":"product_cat-tropical-assorted","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-variable"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=1703"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=1703"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=1703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}