Mango Magnum Plecostomus L047 - Baryancistrus chrysolomus

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The Mango or Magnum plec is a stunning peaceful pleco that is very proficient at eating algae. It is easy to keep (providing it is fed correctly) and can make an excellent addition to a community aquarium. It does grow to 10" so does require plenty of space. They are from the Rio Xingu region of Brazil.
 

There are other, more suitable plecs for the smaller tank.

Adult Length:  25-30cm

Temperature Range 26-30°C

pH Range: 5.5-7.5

Special Requirements:  They grow quite large and so are not suitable for small aquariums. They require mature well balanced soft water. As with all plecs, they do require quality hiding places.

Tanks Mates:  They are a good community fish as they are peaceful..

Feeding:  They are predominantly algae and biofilm grazers but should be offered higher protein foods on occassion.