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	Common Plecos (Suckermouth Catfish) - Hypostomus plecostomus, Liposarcus pardalis, etc...
		Hypostomus plecostomus is often referred to as the Common Pleco, and is very widely available.
		Our replacement pleco is now happy to be in its new home and within 8 months has grown from 6 cm to 13 cm.
		They are usually very aggressive, but when the pleco cleans them, they seem to go limp and he just goes at them like a hoover.
	www.aquahobby.com /gallery/e_Common_Plecos_Hypostomus_Liposarcus.php (848 words)

	A Little info on Pleco
		Pleco's like other catfish have a very low tolerance to salt, so as far as a brackish tank I would have to say uh uh.
		Common Pleco - Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus is the most readily available pleco and the one that most people don't know what they are getting into when they get one.
		Unlike the zebra pleco they are not marked enough to stand out for a showpiece fish but rather a nice compliment to the tank as a whole.
	www.xolesfishies.com /pleco.htm (959 words)

	* Common Pleco - (Aquarium): Definition
		The common pleco displays sexual differences in males by small barbels that grow around the mouth when they are mature, females have larger stomachs.
		Zebra Plecos are very shy fish and rarely come out during the day time to feed unlike the common pleco which rarely hide and feeds all day.
		The Common Pleco is often purchased for its algae eating capabilities, though it is not as effective in this respect as some other plecs.
	en.mimi.hu /aquarium/common_pleco.html (535 words)

	Robyn's Pleco Page
		While plecos sometimes spend some time on their backs (upside down), if they are not attached/sucking on something at the time and it continues for a number of days, this may indicate a health problem.
		Plecos love to jump from tanks (perhaps they think they will find a bigger and/or better tank if they jump) so be sure there are no holes in the lid through which a pleco can jump.
		I am not sure which species this pleco is. I found her old e-mail which said that this pleco at the time was 12 to 13 inches long.
	www.fishpondinfo.com /pleco.htm (3843 words)

	Common Pleco Hypostomus punctatus aquarium tropical fish from Tim's Tropicals
		Plecos have armored plates and are differentiated by the number of distinct rays on their dorsal fin, with Hypostomus having 8 or 9, while Liposarcu have more than 10.
		Plecos are nocturnal and prefer to hide in caves during the day.
		Common Plecos can be very territorial and won’t usually put up with another Pleco in the tank.
	www.timstropicals.com /FreshwaterFish/Catfish/Pleco.asp (374 words)

	Article: Algae Eaters for Turtle Tanks
		Pleco.s will not eat all algae species or all the algae in the tank, and will starve to death if not given supplemental feeding (algae wafers or flakes, Zucchini, etc…).
		There is a myth that if you spell out ‘pleco.’ yours will die shortly, and some people think this is cute or true so on fish forums people often write ‘pl*co’ (I think this is idiotic).
		Those of use breeding snails for turtle food often turn to the Columbian Ramshorn snail (not to be mistaken for the Red Ramshorn snail, a different genus; the Columbian has a rep. for eating live plants, whereas the smaller ramshorns don’t).
	www.austinsturtlepage.com /Articles/algaeeatersforturtletanks.htm (1671 words)

	Pleco Fish Profile, with care, maintenance requirements and breeding information for your tropical fish
		My pleco has been in my aquarium ever since I got it (14 years ago), and is one of the most peaceful fish in the aquarium.
		I have two plecos and they are hilarious my smallest one which is about nine inches always is chasing the bigger one around the tank and biting at it and the big one just tries to swim away like a puppy with its tail between its legs
		I loved my pleco (unfortunately I had to go to college and leave him in the hands of my mother who put him in my brackish water tank and never changed the filter you can picture the rest) he was my favorite fish.
	badmanstropicalfish.com /profiles/profile34.html (1212 words)

	Pleco, Common - Aquaria Akamai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Common plecos need a diet that is high in bulk and low in food value.
		Plecos are usually nocturnal, but may come out if suitable refuge and shade is provided.
		This also means that the water in a tank with a common pleco will tend to be less than crystal clear.
	aquafacts.net /wiki/index.php/Pleco,_Common (608 words)

	Fish Profile for Gold Nugget Pleco, L177, L085, L018 (Baryancistrus sp L177, L085, L018)
		Description: The Gold Nugget Pleco is truly one of the most beautiful of plecos readily available in the hobby today.
		It is important, that when you compare the size of spots, you compare similar sized fish since the spots tend to change size as the fish grows.
		This pleco is a cave breeder that requires a current of water flowing into a cave to breed.
	www.aquariumlife.net /profiles/baryancistrus/gold-nugget-pleco/100022.asp (242 words)

	Animal-World Pets, Best Comments
		The common pleco displays sexual differences in males by small barbels that grow around the mouth when they are mature, females have larger stomachs.
		I have two plecos right now, they grow steadily, so be prepared to upgrade your tank every few years.
		These cute little fish are quite hardy and active.Ihave two plecos one is about 6 inches while the other is about4 1/2 inches.If you take care of them well they will live long and be quite enjoyable.
	animal-world.com /php/BestComments.php?cid=pleco (301 words)

	Common Pleco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Plecos (short for Plecostomus) are large scavenging catfish with a horny covering over their bodies for protection.
		All have the same basic behavior; as a group they are also known as "sucker fish" for their ability to attach to all sorts of objects, even glass, by aid of specialized mouth.
		Plecos are primarily herbivorous, meaning they eat a lot of plant matter, but they will take most scraps offered and adapt well to the tank if they get over the initial adjustment phase (I have found that they do shock with sudden changes, but many other fish are the same way).
	www.fishpalace.org /H_plecostomus.html (590 words)

	Aquamaniacs :: View article - Common Pleco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		When a pet store sells an unwary fishkeeper an "algae eater", it will often be a common pleco, and given their enormous adult size potential and copious waste production, this can come as a harsh lesson in stocking levels and water quality to those with smaller tanks.
		The common pleco is a remarkably hardy, adaptable fish; peaceful and quite sedentary, but unless a very large tank--preferably one with a good amount of algae--can be provided, it's better left in the store than bought only to be stunted by crowded conditions and poor water quality.
		Plecos are loners, territorial only with their own kind, and do well in large tanks with most fish, but have been known to suck on the slime coats of goldfish and even cause wounds with their small, pointed teeth.
	aquamaniacs.net /forum/cms_view_article.php?aid=75 (258 words)

	FishInThe.net :: Fish Info
		A peaceful fish, Commons are local to rivers and fast moving streams in and around the Amazon.
		Commons may reach 10" and more, requiring a lot of space.
		With the sheer amount of waste combined with their potentially large size for home aquariums, excellent filtration and ample space is a must.
	www.fishinthe.net /html/fishguide/fishguide_fish.php?FC=198&nl=&nt=1 (329 words)

	The Pleco connection
		Among them, the suckermouth catfishes (family Loricariidae) collectively known as "plecos" by hobbyists, are an enormous group themselves.
		Among the most commonly offered Loricariid Genera/Species is the Genus Ancistrus (Bristle/Bushy-nosed pleco), well known for their prolific algae eating activity, ability to leave plants alone and, furthermore, tolerating harder, alkaline water much better than other loricariids.
		Do not use too much salt, which is quite common when dealing with cichlids, or metals (copper) on catfishes since they could die from these treatments more readily than the apparent cause you're treating.
	www.malawicichlidhomepage.com /aquainfo/pleco_connection.html (2191 words)

	Common Pleco - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
		The Common Pleco or Plecostomus is a freshwater tropical fish belonging to the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae).
		There are a number of species that are sold on the market under the name Common Pleco, including Hypostomus plecostomus, Hypostomus punctatus, Liposarcus multiradiatus, and Liposarcus pardalis.
		The fish are commonly sold when they are 2 - 3 in (5 - 8 cm) and while there is some variety among the species, the Common Pleco will grow to an adult size in excess of 8 - 12 in (20 - 30 cm), sometimes in less than a year.
	www.music.us /education/C/Common-Pleco.htm (405 words)

	Leopard Pleco, Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps, Sailfin Plecostomus, Pleco, Plecostomus Catfish
		Leopard Pleco, Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps, Sailfin Plecostomus, Pleco, Plecostomus Catfish
		Pleco or Plecostomus make very good community fish as they are peaceful with other tankmates.
		I have a leopard pleco that my mom and I bought after our old one died, about 2 years ago (in a 50 gallon tank he grew to be about 12 inches in length).
	animal-world.com /encyclo/fresh/catfish/pleco.php (1038 words)

	Fish - Goldfish
		also if you want to keep goldfish and plecos together i would advise a temp of 20 to 22 celcius cos plecos and goldfish would bother be happy at this temp.
		the common goldfish is the fastest so itll get most the food before the other fancier ones.
		plecos you CAN keep them with goldfish but it depends on what type common pleco and snowking are better for cold temperature so they work best BUT if they begin to run out of food they resort to sucking on the goldfish’s slime coating.
	www.repticzone.com /forums/Fish/messages/1100037.html (547 words)

	Forums - pleco wont eat algae
		I have a four inch common pleco and platies.
		Plecos can survive of algae and poo but it is hard on their digestive system.
		Because my pleco is small I feed him half of a algae wafer right before I turn out the light.
	wetwebfotos.com /talk/thread.jsp?forum=3&thread=39414&message=359037 (824 words)

	Fish - Sucker catfish
		We have a common pleco trying to get him big and we want to get a blue phantom soon.
		To continue with that the reason why Oscars wouldn’t do good with Pleco’s [ if they were introduced to feeder fish ] is because all it will be to them in their eyes is food and they will gnaw on it or bit it occasionally.
		A Pleco of course usually just hides in its little rock cave or w/e but even still don’t be surprised if your Oscar ended up eating your pleco or something because that of course is the risk of putting other fish in an aggressive fish tanks.
	www.repticzone.com /forums/Fish/messages/1099349.html (592 words)

	common pleco - PlecoFanatics.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Plecos are known for being large "poop" factories.
		common plecs are good algae eaters especially when they are young but it is an unfortunate fact that they are poop machines, but they do make up for it with personality and entertainment lol.
		Most commons when young are quite good at keeping the tank clean, but their diet preference changes as they grow into adults...they like their veggies.
	www.plecofanatics.com /forum/showthread.php?p=275536 (840 words)

	LoricIDFAQs
		Also I would like to acquire a lemon spotted green pleco but am not sure if my tank is big enough (4ft) as I have heard some pleco can grow to approx 18 inches is this the case with the lemon spotted green pleco.
		Common names sometimes mean different fish in different parts of the country.
		Common names are so varied, it is better if you find a scientific name or if there is none the L-number (check that website for the L-number resource, it has tons of pictures).
	www.wetwebmedia.com /FWSubWebIndex/loricidfaqs.htm (1351 words)

	which fish??? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		If there is already alot of algae in your tank, a pleco might not be able to clean it off, so you would have to clean it yourself but after that a pleco would do a good job keeping the algae away.
		Common pleco's, what i have, do EXCELLENT so absolutely either get a pleco or some cory's, they do great in a group.
		I only have 1 common pleco in my 55 gallon, and usually there always in hiding except for night, but my lil guy is out all the time...Cleaning the tank right up.
	www.fishforum.com /viewtopic.php?t=30 (1119 words)

	Tropical Resources - View Profile - L046, Zebra Pleco
		Sexing: Male Zebra Plecos are typically more slender than females with odontoidal growth on the pectoral fins, longer sideburns and the often occupy caves with their tail swaying outside the opening to attract females.
		Several accounts of spawning the L046, Zebra Pleco exist and the most often mentioned details are changes in temperature and TDS (usually a big drop in both), Increased waterflow and a very strong current, and properly sized caves.
		The Zebra Pleco requires quite warm water — most are kept at around 84 degrees F. Hailing from the Rio Xingu where they are reported to live in about 10 feet of water, the Zebra Pleco is not an easy fish to collect.
	www.tropicalresources.net /TR_profiles/viewtopic.php?t=89 (720 words)

	My aquarium light and snails (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Common Pleco is way to large for your tank.
		Bristlenose pleco's are not "poop machines." My avatar is a picture of a bristlenose that currently resides in my 29G and is about 2.5 inches long.
		The more common mistake I see people making is with group sizes of small fishes -- one ram, three cardinal tertas and one oto in a fifteen-gallon tank is not badly overstocked bio-load wise and would make a pretty display.
	naturalaquariums.com /bb/index.php?topic=66.0 (3035 words)

	Piranha-Fury Forums > pleco
		he has loads of personality for a pleco i actually like it a lot and i have had this fish the longest out of all my p's i am sure its nearly 2 years.
		Feb 4 2004, 08:32 AM Pleco's come in all sizes and colors, but your best bet would be a Sailfin or Common pleco - they're cheap, readily available and tough.
		I don't know what size your reds are, but a pleco over 6" should be able to hold its own, if he has a feew hiding places.
	www.piranha-fury.com /pfury/lofiversion/index.php/t28205.html (523 words)

	Pleco Software - Support
		If you have a question that's not covered here, feel free to contact us anytime at support@pleco.com, or post your question in our discussion forums.
		We're planning to add new articles frequently (whenever we discover a common support issue that isn't covered), so check back later for more articles.
		We're in the midst of converting and uploading a lot of our tech support library here, so if you check back in a few days there should be several times as many articles posted.
	kb.pleco.com /index.php?article=1 (127 words)

	Plecostomus, Pleco - Hypostomus plecostomus
		It is usually referred to as "Pleco" because of the superstition that if you spell it fully or correctly your fish will soon die.
		The common plecostomus is well known as an algae eater and can often be found stuck to the side of your aquarium.
		Many will get very large with the common variety getting to be almost 18 inches (46 cm) and will outgrow most aquariums under 55 gallons.
	www.fishlore.com /Profiles-Pleco.htm (1502 words)

	Common pleco longetivity? - Aquaria Central
		There is some specie of Pleco at the Detroit Aquirium- Belle Isle Aquarium I believe it is called, that is over 2ft long.
		I have one I respectively call Tiny, he's 18 inches, could be more but was 18 last time I checked, I gave him to a friend with a 75 gallon earlier this year for his retirement.
		I have a 13" pleco that is 15 years old.
	www.aquariacentral.com /forums/showthread.php?p=280390 (468 words)

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