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In The Bag! Tropical Fish UK

L034 Medusa Pleco (Ancistrus Ranunculus, Rio Xingu)

£40.00 GBP
£40.00 GBP

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Care Guide:

L034 Medusa Pleco

Wild Caught, Rio Xingu 

Size: 7-9cm

Max Adult Size: 12cm+
Temperature Range: 21 – 28 C
PH Range: 6.5 – 7.5
Does better in medium to soft water. 
There are a few "Medusa Plecos" - please double check the species before ordering. 
Diet: Grazes on the biofilm and algae around the aquarium and will benefit from wood and other organic structures. They will however be quite happy to take a variety of prepared foods - they very much enjoy Pleco Pops, but other high-algae gel foods will also be ideal. As a treat, they enjoy green vegetables like courgette.  
We don't recommend feeding them large amounts of protein as their digestive system isn't really equipped to handle it and we often see bloating/"dropsy" issues. 
Habitat Ideally fast flowing, these are very often found around Hypancistrus Zebra - so think shallow, fast flowing, rocky and pebbley. They like to hide in cracks and crevices in areas with good flow. These are quite amicable with each other and do better in groups, as they're found in social colonies in the wild. 
Note: Ancistrus have very spiky protusions behind their gill plates which they stick out when stressed/fighting. These will get stuck in a net very easily and hurt if they scratch or stab you. Be very cautious while handling.