The butterfly pleco is a beautiful species, popular for its distinctive striped pattern as well as its size. Since butterfly plecos don’t get to be as large as other algae eaters, they can be kept in smaller tanks of 60-80 gallons at minimum, as compared to others who need twice that. They’re also very peaceful, making them an excellent maintenance fish for smaller communities. They thrive if kept in groups of 3 or more.
It has the ability to change its colour according to the surroundings.
Species – Pin Stripe Butterfly Plec - Beaufortia kweichowensis
Current Size – 5 - 6 cm
Adult Length – 8cm
Temperature Range – 18 – 24°C
pH Range – 5.5 – 7.5
Special Requirements - Can be susceptible to high Nitrate and regular water changes are a must.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – They are a peaceful plec that can be kept with any small fish. They are happy in cooler aquariums.
Feeding – They are an omnivores and should be fed a good quality varied died that includes a good percentage of vegetable matter. Cucumber makes an excellent treat for them.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
