{"product_id":"plecostomus-gibbiceps-pleco","title":"Plecostomus | Gibbiceps Pleco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePterygoplichthys gibbiceps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL165 Sailfin, Butterfly, Gibbiceps, Gibby Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e18 - 20 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrazil, Ecuador, Venezuela where it is found in the Orinoco and Amazon basins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 - 150 gallon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Range: \u003cspan\u003e74 - 84°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.5\u003cspan\u003e - 7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Hardness: 5 - 15\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerally has a peaceful temperament, making it a popular choice for large community tanks. They are nocturnal, often hiding during the day, and while largely docile, they can be territorial with other bottom-dwellers or plecos, requiring ample space and hiding spots to prevent conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous, primarily nocturnal catfish that requires a diet high in vegetable matter, supplemented with proteins and wood. Essential nutrition includes sinking algae wafers, fresh vegetables (courgette, cucumber), and occasional frozen foods (bloodworms, shrimp). They need abundant food beyond just algae to prevent starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly impossible in home aquariums due to their specialized breeding behavior, which involves digging deep, long burrows (up to 1.5 meters) into muddy riverbanks. They are primarily produced in large-scale commercial ponds in Asia and Florida, where they can reach 45 cm+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender: \u003c\/strong\u003eSexing can be difficult, as they show minimal sexual dimorphism until fully mature. Males are generally identified by a small, thick, protruding genital papilla, while females have a recessed or flat, rounded genital area. Mature males may also appear slightly more elongated, while females are broader in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The iFISH Store","offers":[{"title":"3 - 4 inches","offer_id":47637967143142,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/0538\/files\/Gibbiceps_Pleco.jpg?v=1778182575","url":"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/products\/plecostomus-gibbiceps-pleco","provider":"The iFISH Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}