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Common Name: Pitbull Pleco, IDA-25
Scientific Name: Parotocinclus jumbo
Family: Loricariidae
Origin: South America
Maximum Size: 2.4" (6cm)
Feeding: Pitbull Plecos are herbivore's so plenty of veg will help them. They will feast on algae found on glass and ornaments in a tank. Can also be fed flake foods, food tablets, algae wafers and occasionally live or frozen foods such as Daphina and Tubiflex
Breeding + Sexing: Males are identified by having longer pelvic fins than females. They are very similar to Cory cats with regards to breeding.
Care: Prefers sand as a base for the tank, although areas of gravel are also acceptable. Make sure that the gravel has no sharp edges because they like to roll the gravel between their 'suckers' to eat the small organic matter that is found on them. They are peaceful community fish and are brilliant for controlling algae and cleaning the bottom of a tank. Should be kept in at least pairs.
Scientific Name: Parotocinclus jumbo
Family: Loricariidae
Origin: South America
Maximum Size: 2.4" (6cm)
Feeding: Pitbull Plecos are herbivore's so plenty of veg will help them. They will feast on algae found on glass and ornaments in a tank. Can also be fed flake foods, food tablets, algae wafers and occasionally live or frozen foods such as Daphina and Tubiflex
Breeding + Sexing: Males are identified by having longer pelvic fins than females. They are very similar to Cory cats with regards to breeding.
Care: Prefers sand as a base for the tank, although areas of gravel are also acceptable. Make sure that the gravel has no sharp edges because they like to roll the gravel between their 'suckers' to eat the small organic matter that is found on them. They are peaceful community fish and are brilliant for controlling algae and cleaning the bottom of a tank. Should be kept in at least pairs.
