Green Phantom Pleco L200

Green Phantom Pleco L200  Hemiancistrus subviridis

Common name: Green Phantom Plecostomus, L200  Average Adult Fish Size: 7 inches / 18 cm Place of Origin: Rio Orinoco, Venezuela Typical Tank setup: Rocky S. American biotope with a lot of caves and hiding places. Driftwood or bogwood is considered unnecessary by some, and a requirement by others. It can’t hurt, so it should be included to be safe. Recommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 30 gallon / 120 litre Compatibility: Peaceful if given enough hiding places to call its’ own. Temperature: 72 – 77 Deg F / 22 – 25 Deg C Water chemistry: pH 6.0 – 7.2 Feeding: Though it is an effective algae eater it should be considered omnivorous and fed a balanced staple diet of wafers, sticks, and pellets along with frozen foods such as brine shrimp and blood worms. Additional Information: The Green Phantom Pleco is a stunning bright green-yellow suckermouth catfish, suitable for large, mature softwater aquaria. In the wild, they are found in the cracks/interstices between granite rocks amongst fast flowing waters. second photo of actual fish