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Hemiancistrus subviridis
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| Green Phantom Pleco | |
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| Green Phantom Pleco | |
| Species | Hemiancistrus subviridis |
| Family | Loricariidae |
| 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) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
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[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 décor. Bogwood and plants are not necessary.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful Pleco that will spend a lot of its time within the strongest current on rock work.
[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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