Common Pleco Full Grown
They re known to have a max size as large as 24 inches in the wild.
Common pleco full grown. However there are exceptions. Hermione and barney demonstrating why bristlenoses are a much more suitable choice for the average aquarium than common plecos. So you could probably keep it in the 55 gallon tank for the first six months to one year.
Common plecos come in s m and l variety it can take 10 yrs or more for large to fully grow and i have seen smalls max out in abt 3 yrs. Common pleco size and appearance image source. The small plecos listed above will reach their full size quicker than the common pleco.
The common pleco shown here is a 40cm 16 adult and the bristlenose is almost fully grown you can see how much more of a manageable size the bristlenose is for the average aquarium. I have a full grown bn in the tank with my common and no problems. A common pleco will grow to its full size during its whole lifespan 15 20 years.
Common plecos are wild caught and usually sold as 3 inch juveniles but they can double their size in less than 6 months. And when i redo the 220 he will be going into that tank. Let s assume it s a common pleco hypostomus plecostomus or one of the similar species.
Plecostomus habitat and tank requirements. Once the pleco reaches a certain size its hard to find something big enough for a cave for them. The common pleco is famous for its ability to keep the aquarium algae free but you should always supplement the natural algae growth with additional food to make sure that your common pleco receives all necessary nutrients.
The pleco is an omnivorous species but meaty food should only make up a small part of its diet. The average common pleco size in captivity is around 15 inches in length when fully grown. Since giant plecos range between 15 and 24 inches depending on the species when full grown they need large and spacious aquariums.
The common pleco hypostomus plecostomus also known as the sucker fish is a staple of the aquarium hobby and is easily one of the most popular fish available. Right now i am using 4 inch x 12 pvc pipe. When you first buy a common pleco it ll likely be a few inches in length at most.
Some reach full growth in less time but this isn t very common. It will grow that big in a year or two if you feed it well. When adult it is about two feet 60 cm long.
In the wild a common pleco will grow to around 24 inches and in an aquarium it will typically grow to around 15 inches. But mine is in a 90 gal. They are found throughout south america and have in recent years been reported as an invasive species in several countries most notably in the several southern united states.
