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Trinidad Pleco
Hypostomus punctatus
The nocturnal Trinidad Plecostomus is a great candidate for the community aquarium. Usually greenish yellow in color, its patterned fins camouflage it well in a planted tank. It comes from the Amazon region of South America from fast flowing rivers to flood plains.
A larger aquarium of at least 200 litre is recommended to house the Trinidad Plecostomus. It will get rather large in the aquarium, so provide plenty of room for it to move. Plants, rocks, and driftwood help mirror its natural environment and help give it a sense of security.
In the wild this fish is an egg layer, but breeding in an aquarium setting has not been successful.
A useful herbivore in an aquarium with algae, the Trinidad Pleco will keep algae under control under normal tank conditions. If no algae are present, supplement with algae wafers and other herbivore preparations.
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 4cm - 6cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 200 litres
- Diet:
- Omnivore
- Origin:
- South America
- Temp (C):
- 22-26 C
- Max Size:
- 35cm
- Family:
- Loricariidae
- Temperament:
- Peaceful
- pH:
- 6.5 - 7.0
- Care Level:
- Easy
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy Trinidad Pleco
Medium 4 - 6cm
- 1 to 3 - £4.00
- 4 or more items - £3.50
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- 1 or more items - £12.00
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Trinidad Pleco with these other fish:
