{"product_id":"plecostomus-saugmaulwels-albino-pterygoplichthys","title":"Plecostomus Suckermouth Catfish Albino – Pterygoplichthys pardalis | Golden Algae Eater \u0026 Peaceful Large Catfish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eThe Plecostomus Sucker Mouth Catfish Albino (\u003cem data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"465\"\u003ePterygoplichthys pardalis \"Albino\"\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful, golden-yellow cultivated form of the well-known sailfin catfish. With its light body coloration and characteristic red eyes, this peaceful bottom dweller is a real eye-catcher in large aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eAlbino Plecostomus\u003c\/em\u003e is an extremely efficient algae eater and helps to keep aquarium walls, roots, and stones clean. It is robust, adaptable, and ideal for community aquariums with other peaceful fish of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eFish size:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\/M (5–6 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated form (originally South America – Brazil, Amazon basin)\u003cbr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–30 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.8\u003cbr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 20 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, but territorial as adults\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 300 l, with strong filtration, roots, caves \u0026amp; open bottom areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003ePterygoplichthys pardalis Albino\u003c\/em\u003e primarily feeds on plant-based food and algae. In the aquarium, it accepts spirulina, algae wafers, blanched cucumber, zucchini, vegetable chips, and also protein-rich frozen food (e.g., Artemia). A fiber-rich diet is important for digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eSince the Plecostomus can grow up to 35 cm when fully grown, it should only be kept in spacious aquariums with strong filtration and high oxygen supply. Roots are essential, as they serve both as hiding places and as a food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eThe Plecostomus Sucker Mouth Catfish Albino (\u003cem data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003ePterygoplichthys pardalis \"Albino\"\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, robust algae eater with striking gold coloration – ideal for large, natural South American aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562751451469,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/31408_68a7d03e8faf91b5be38ace9c4cb66b7.jpg?v=1773958444","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/plecostomus-saugmaulwels-albino-pterygoplichthys","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}