Description
Native to: South America
Max Size: 6″
pH: 6.0-7.6
Diet: Omnivore (mostly meat)
Temp: 77-80
The Sultan Pleco (Leporacanthicus joselimai, L264) is a distinctive and highly prized pleco that many aquarists get excited to see for sale. Juveniles & adults are both light to medium grey in color with black spots. Juveniles also have white tips on their dorsal and tail which fade as the fish matures. Sultan plecos are omnivorous and need meaty foods as well as plant matter. Community Safe fish.