Why are they called "common" plecos? To be honest, I'm not sure what mine is. I understand they are common, but it seems like sort of a stupid name. 
Why are they called common plecos?
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because you can get them everywhere and they are not what we call "fancy" nor intelligent. all they like to to is eat and put long strings in your tank...they mostly all do the last one..but they are not that appealing or expensive.
yes yours is a Common, it has a potential to get over 30 inches long and is better suited to a pond over 2K gallons.
yes yours is a Common, it has a potential to get over 30 inches long and is better suited to a pond over 2K gallons.
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Is that a bristlenose? I thought they only get to 4 - 5 inches?
And is that first pic of him eating his Zuchinni? I wish mine ate his vegies like that.
And is that first pic of him eating his Zuchinni? I wish mine ate his vegies like that.
actually they are quite intelligent, and many people with the ability to keep them find them very appealing. they can be hand fed, eat from your fingertips, come to the top of the tank for a petting, and can develop some really amazing coloration.
"common" is just what most people call them because they are the most often seen, almost everywhere. other people with more background call them by the scientific names, which are more appropriate. Commons only reach 20-24", and will be fine in a tank 2-3ft. wide with at least 150g's. Saying they need a pond is a bit of overkill.
"common" is just what most people call them because they are the most often seen, almost everywhere. other people with more background call them by the scientific names, which are more appropriate. Commons only reach 20-24", and will be fine in a tank 2-3ft. wide with at least 150g's. Saying they need a pond is a bit of overkill.