Rose Common Pleco (Hypostomus roseopunctatus)
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Rose Common Pleco
Hypostomus roseopunctatus
151 Litres (40 US G.)
20.3-22.9cm (8-9 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.6
25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)
10-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Contents
Origin
- South America: La Plata system: Uruguay basin.
Sexing
- Mature males will have bristles or small spines along the edge of their pectoral fins, females will have a smooth-edged pectoral fins.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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