What's the difference between a plecocostomus and an algae eater?
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As far as advantages of this algae eating species is that the Plecostomus has a longer lifespan which would live between 10 to 15 years and can grow much bigger size, whereas the other algae eating fish are small in sizes and has a shorter life span. Furthermore, the Plecostomus is a much more aggressive compared to other algae eating species. With regards to tank cleaning, the plecostomus are much more helpful when they are still small in size, "since the larger varieties tend to eat the plant right along with the algae," while other algae eating species such as Otocinclus "are best kept in schools due to their small size. One per 10 gallons is a useful rule of thumb."
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This type of algae eater can grow to be quite large, so needs to be kept in a very large fish tank of around 300 litres.
As well as algae, plecostomus likes to eat a variety green foods, lettuce, crushed frozen peas, cucumbers and vegetable-based flake foods.
They need to be kept in a water temperature of 25c or 78f.
It may be that plecostomus is therefore not the most suitable type of algae eater for your aquarium.
There are several other kinds, including some very attractive snails, so it might be an idea to go to your local aquarium store and describe the size and type of set up that you have and ask for their advice on choosing the best one for your fish tank.
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My mom had a plecostamus that grew to be at least nine or ten inches long! I don't remember how long she had him, but it was quite a while!