Spiny Monster Pleco

Pseudacanthicus spinosus

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The Spiny Monster Pleco is a relatively peaceful plec suitable for most community aquariums. 

Adult Length:  30cm

Temperature Range 25-29°C

pH Range: 5.8-7.2

Special Requirements: Needs a hiding place! It is important to ensure that they receive enough food, especially in a tank of voracious feeders. Feeding just before your turn out the light in the evening can be a good option. 

Tanks Mates:  They are a good community fish as they are peaceful. However smaller fish and shrimp may be seen as dinner. 

Feeding:  The Spiny Monster Plec will accept sinking pellets and algae wafers as well as meaty foods fozen or live including daphnia, bloodworms, brine shrimp etc