Robyn's Common Plecostomus Page

Last Updated: 3/24/06

This page is specifically about the common plecostomus species but much of the information also applies to other species of plecostomus. The main differences between species are size, color, and plant-eating tendency. I have been told that I have the species Liposarcus pardalis. I used to think I had a Hypostomus until someone saw the following photo and told me I had Liposarcus multiradiatus. Then, in October of 2001, someone said I have Liposarcus pardalis and an expert agreed. No matter which exact species that I have, most of the large, brown-mottled plecostomus have similar care requirements so the following information is helpful for all of them.

This is my common plecostomus, Liposarcus pardalis, taken 2/8/02 (at about 12.75 inches long). His name is Plecy. I bought him on 1/28/95. There are more photos below including a nice one the same day of his underside.

Quick Information
Description - including telling species apart, behavior, and aggression
Setup and Water Preferences - including feeding, air gulping, and plecos out of water
Sexing
Breeding
Links
Photos and My Plecostomus
Plecy versus the Apple Snail
Plecostomus in Ponds - on my pond algae page

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