Slate Pleco for sale

An attractive, smaller sized pleco found in the waters of Brazil’s Rio Jaguaribe, the Slate Pleco (Pseudancistrus genisetiger) is a uncommon in the aquarium hobby. In nature, the species is largely herbivorous, feeding on algae mats, terrestrial and aquatic plants, and biofilms, but as with most herbivorous plecos they take in plenty of insect larvae, crustaceans, and other protein sources. A varied diet including plenty of vegetable matter will ensure this species thrives long-term. The genus Pseudancistrus is often known as “bearded plecos” as males will develop impressive rigid bristles around the outer rim of their snouts.