Albino Sailfin Pleco

About the Sailfin Pleco

The Albino Sailfin Pleco, is a large, peaceful freshwater fish with a distinctive white body, red eyes, and a prominent, sail-like dorsal fin. It is a hardy bottom-dweller native to the Amazon Basin that acts as a valuable algae-eater and scavenger in community aquariums. This fish can grow up to 15-18 inches long, requiring a large, well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding spots provided by driftwood and rocks.  

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size: 125 Gallons

Water Temperature: 73-80°F

Water pH: 6.5-7.8

Social Group: 1+ Individuals

Diet: Omnivorous; algae, biofilm, commercial aquarium flakes/pellets, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini)

Compatible with: Medium Sized Peaceful Community Fish. Species include Angelfish, Electric Blue Acara, Congo Tetras, and Ropefish.