How long do Tiger plecos live?

How long do Tiger plecos live?

Tiger Pleco Facts and Figures

Family Loricariidae
Average Lifespan 10 – 15 years
Maximum Size 4.5 – 5 inches
Diet Omnivores
Breeding Type Cave-spawners

How big does a King Tiger Pleco get?

5.1 to 6 inches
The King Tiger Pleco is an extremely beautiful and very peaceful, hardy addition to almost any aquarium. At a maximum size of 5.1 to 6 inches, this is a very practical and manageable fish. This fish will not bother most plants. It will also scavenge and consume most uneaten fish food.

Are Tiger plecos aggressive?

The King tiger pleco is generally a peaceful fish that can be kept in community aquariums, but it can be somewhat territorial and aggressive towards members of the same species.

Do Tiger plecos eat algae?

Tiger Plecos are actually omnivores and besides algae, they also feed on insects and tiny crustaceans in the wild. Offer them a steady diet of algae wafers and bloodworms and they will meet all of their nutritional requirements and will be happier for it.

How big of a tank does a pleco need?

Housing Requirements for Plecostomus For example, the common pleco, Hypostomus plecostomus, can grow to over 12″ and will eventually need an aquarium of at least 75 gallons, while Otocinclus will be perfectly content in a 10-gallon tank.

Which plecos stay small?

Plecos That Stay Small

  • Gold Spot Dwarf Pleco.
  • Pitbull Pleco.
  • Dwarf Snowball Pleco.
  • Angelicus Pleco.
  • Clown Pleco.
  • Zebra Pleco.
  • Queen Arabesque Pleco.
  • Bristlenose Pleco.

How big does a clown pleco get?

3.5-4 in
The clown pleco is one of many dwarf pleco species that grow to only 3.5-4 in (8.75 – 10 cm) in size and can live happily in a wide range of water parameters; wild specimens are especially sturdy. Their natural habitat is the soft, pH-neutral waters of the Venezuelan and Colombian rivers.

How fast do pleco grow?

Generally, bristlenose pleco fry tend to grow very slowly, staying under an inch in length during their first three months of life. After three months, they usually hit a growth spurt, growing an extra two or three inches until they reach six months of age.

How do I know if my pleco is dying?

Symptoms of a Pleco dying include loss of appetite, lethargy, and open mouth breathing. To prevent your Pleco from dying, you can change the water regularly, ensure proper feeding habits, use a quarantine tank before introducing new additions to the tank, and regularly test the water.

Why is my pleco turning GREY?

The most common reasons a pleco will turn white are poor nutrition, stress, disease, or inadequate tank conditions.