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Also: Suckermouth catfish
Family: Loricariidae armored catfish.
Characteristic: 18 in (45 cm).
Tank and water: 15 gallons min, pH Neutral, 72-79 F (22-26 C)
Care: The aquarium should be well-stocked with plants and driftwood, loose plantings and structures where the fish can go to rest and hide. Can be very territorial. Feed at night with algae wafers.
Habits: Gregarious inhabitants of soft-bottomed stretches of water throughout South America.
Compatibility: Can be kept with most community fish. Keep only one plecostomus per tank, unless two are introduced at the same time.
Personal note: This fish grows very slowly, and is usually sold in aquariums when it is little, but later may need a big aquarium.
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