Luteus Pleco

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Latin Name: Hypostomus luteus
Common Name(s): Luteus Pleco, Golden Sailfin Pleco
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful, Aggressive with conspecifics
pH: 6.5 - 8.0
Adult Full Size: 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 120 gallons
Plant Safe: No
Foods: Algae Wafers, Sinking Shrimp Wafers, Driftwood

Description: The Golden Sailfin Pleco is an awesome Pleco whose coloration changes as it grows. This is a Stage 2 Luteus Pleco, with it moving into a Phase 3. Phase 3 Luteus Plecos are fully golden, which is how they get their name Golden Sailfin Pleco. They require a very large tank, with a 120g being our recommended minimum. They produce a lot of waste as well so heavy filtration is a must.