Fresh Water

Iriri Plecostomus

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Species Name

  • Iriri Plecostomus

Latin Name

  • Baryancistris iriri

Family

  • Loricariidae

Origin

  • South America

Care

  • difficult

Environment

  • lots of cover

Water pH Levels

  • 6.5-7.5

Temperature

  • 72-80F

Minimum Tank Size

  • 30 gal

Maximum Size in Aquarium

  • 5"

Species Origin

  • wild

Compatibility

  • general community

Diet

  • Omnivore

Reproduction Type

  • egg layer

Reproduction Difficulty

  • difficult

Size-Small

  • 1-2"

Size-Medium

  • 2-3"

Size-Large

  • 3-4"

Size-Extra Large

  • 4+"