Butterfly Pleco Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Butterfly Pleco in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (114 liters)
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful and can be kept with a wide variety of community fish that are not overly aggressive or fin-nippers. Avoid housing with very large or boisterous cichlids. Can be kept in groups if sufficient hiding places are provided, though males may exhibit territoriality towards each other.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-oxygenated aquarium with strong filtration and good water flow. Abundant hiding places in the form of driftwood, rocks, and caves are essential. A substrate of fine sand or smooth gravel is preferred. They are sensitive to poor water quality, so regular water changes are crucial. Provide a varied diet including high-quality sinking pellets, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach), and occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-15 dGH

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