Hemiancistrus subviridis

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Green Phantom Pleco
Green Phantom Pleco
Species	Hemiancistrus subviridis
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L)
Size	19.05 cm 7-7.5 " (17.8-19.1cm)
pH	6.0 - 7.8
Temp.	295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)
Water Hardness	6-16
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Green Phantom Pleco, Green Pleco, Lemon Spotted Green Pleco, L200

[edit] Sexing

Mature females will be more plump than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A relatively peaceful pleco that is suitable for most medium-sized community set ups.

[edit] Diet

This fish will eat algae, but should be supplemented with sinking wafers and pellets as well as blanched vegetables.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish prefers a strong current within the tank and with large, and vertical, rock decor. Bogwood and plants are not necessary.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful pleco that will spend a lot of its time within the strongest current on rockwork.

[edit] Identification

An attractive pleco which is a muted blue-green to yellow-green in colour, giving it its common name, it has small yellow spots across the head and back, and the fins are green-yellow and translucent in colour. This may be the same species as L128.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish