Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – algae wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber), spirulina, driftwood to rasp
Aquarium species profile
Green Phantom Pleco
Hemiancistrus subviridis · South America (Venezuela — Orinoco River tributaries)
Minimum tank40 gal
Adult size7"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature79–86°F
pH range5.5–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Peaceful community fish, tetras, small cichlids, other peaceful catfish
Tank mates to avoid
Highly aggressive fish, other territorial plecos
Care notes
L200. Beautiful lime-green body with fine yellow spots. One of the more peaceful L-number plecos — can be kept with other peaceful pleco species in a large tank. Requires good water flow and oxygen. Driftwood essential. Caves appreciated for hiding and spawning.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.