Galaxy Pleco
- Regular Price
- $79.99
- Sale Price
- $79.99
- Regular Price
- $89.99
- Unit Price
- per
- Appearance: A dark body (black to dark brown) with bright white or yellowish spots.
- Common Names: Galaxy Pleco, Vampire Pleco, Tooth-Nose Pleco, or Tusken Pleco.
- Scientific Name: Leporacanthicus galaxias.
- Origin: Native to the Amazon and Orinoco River basins in South America.
- Territorial: Like many armored catfish, they are territorial and can become aggressive towards conspecifics (similar fish), especially when it comes to establishing territory, though they are generally peaceful with different species.
- Bottom Dweller: They spend most of their time on the aquarium floor, scavenging for food.
- Tank Size: A minimum tank of 50 gallons is recommended to house this fish.
- Habitat: A planted aquarium with rocks, driftwood, and dense vegetation provides a healthy environment and hiding spaces to reduce stress.
- Water: Stable water parameters are crucial, and high aeration is beneficial.
- Carnivorous: The Galaxy Pleco is a carnivorous fish and needs a high-protein diet.
- Food: A varied diet of sinking carnivore pellets, freeze-dried bloodworms, and tubifex is recommended.
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How long does shipping take?
USA: 3-8 business days
CA, AUS, UK, and Europe: 5-21 business days
Rest of world: 5-25 business days
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