Spiny Plated Pleco
Hypostomus sp
The Spiny Plated Pleco (Hypostomus sp) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae. In the aquarium it is kept at 21–27 °C.
- Temperature
- 21–27 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 120 × 45 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature21–27 °C
pH6.0–7.5
Hardness3–15 °dGH
Classification
- OrderSiluriformes
- FamilyLoricariidae
- GenusHypostomus
- SpeciesHypostomus sp
Quick answers
- Spiny Plated Pleco tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
- Spiny Plated Pleco water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 21–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 3–15 °dGH.
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Sources
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