Gibbiceps Albino Pleco (Albino Sailfin Pleco)
The Gibbiceps Albino, or Albino Sailfin Pleco, is a large, peaceful freshwater fish with a distinctive white body, red eyes, and a prominent, sail-like dorsal fin. It is a hardy bottom-dweller native to the Amazon Basin that acts as a valuable algae-eater and scavenger in community aquariums. This fish can grow up to 15-18 inches long, requiring a large, well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding spots provided by driftwood and rocks.
Tank-Mate Compatibility
Compatibility data for Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus spp.)
Temperature
73–81°F
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Min Tank Size
20 gal
Temperament
peaceful
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