Peppermint Plecostomus

Scientific Name: Parancistrus cf. Magnum
Loricarid ID: L-030/L-031
Recommended Aquarium: 30+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 6 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Herbivore
Native Waters: South America

Originally found in South America, the Peppermint Pleco is now mostly a farm raised specimen. The body is dark black with white to bluish polka dots over the body and fins. As an herbivore, the diet should be supplemented with algae discs and zucchini spears. The armored scaling will protect the Pleco from most fish but you should avoid keeping them with really large Cichlids. The Peppermint Pleco is a good all around scavenger and will not bother other fish, with a possible exception of some other Plecostomus species.

Approximate arrival size for Peppermint Plecostomus: 2-3 inches