Common Name: Hong Kong Plec, Hillstream Loach, Chinese Plec, Butterfly Plec, Borneo Sucker, Cold water Plec

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Size of Fish for Sale:4-6cm

Maximum Size Species Grows To: 7cm

Temperature Range: 20-24 Degrees Celsius

Origin: Hong Kong Plecs can be found in fast-flowing highland and inland streams in China.

Feeding: Eats algal growth that accumulates in an established tank but must be supplemented with algae wafers and prepared food such as cucumber to obtain adequate roughage

Behaviour: Peaceful although can be territorial over good feeding spots of algae or potential breeding areas

Comments: Hong Kong Plecs are a great addition to a well established tank that has good levels of algae and would fit into the intermediate category for ease of care.