Pterygoplichthys scrophus “Rhino Pleco”

The Rhino Pleco, also referred to in the trade as the Chocolate Pleco is native to the upper Amazon basin in South America. It is not a common offering in the aquarium trade, but can be distinguished by a hump on the snout and by chocolate brown color on the body, and a yellow-orange edge on the top edge of the tail. These plecos are non aggressive and will not harm other active fish. They are omnivores and must be supplied with drift wood, vegetative matter and worms or meaty pellets for a varied diet. They grow to 10-11 inches in length and should not be housed in an aquarium of less than 55 gallons.