Gibbiceps Pleco

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Latin Name: Pterygoplicthys gibbiceps
Common Name(s): Gibbiceps Pleco, Spotted Sailfin Pleco
Difficulty: Beginner 
Temperament: Peaceful, Territorial with conspecifics
pH: 6.5 - 8.0
Adult Full Size: 20"
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
Plant Safe: No
Foods: Driftwood/ Algae, ABN: Spirulina Flakes, Hikari: Algae Wafer/ Sinking Shrimp Wafer

Gibbiceps Plecos have bright gold spots, and are known to eat algae off the glass and décor. Take caution adding them to smaller tanks, as they can get up to 20 inches when fully grown, and will grow quickly. They have a thick "armor" and are also known as the armored catfish. Gibbiceps Plecos will mix well with most fish in the appropriately sized tank.