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Plecos
Plecos are armored catfish known for algae-grazing behaviour and sucker mouths.
1 genera • 1 species indexed
What is Plecos?
Plecos are freshwater catfish native to South America. Many species are kept for algae control in aquariums.
Group habitat profile
Found in river systems across South America with varied flow conditions.
Group-level data is editorial only and not used in compatibility scoring.
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| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 Bristlenose Catfish Ancistrus sp. | 15.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristlenose Catfish Ancistrus sp. | 15.0 | 23.0 to 27.0 C | 5.5 to 8.0 | soft to hard | medium | peaceful |