Pitbull Pleco (LDA25) – Real Aquatics
A miniature suckermouth catfish, mottled grey-brown with a pale belly, grazing algae from leaves and glass. Peaceful, useful and considerably smaller than most plecos.
Feeding
Grazes soft green algae and biofilm. Must be supplemented with algae wafers and blanched courgette once the tank is clean.
Compatibility
Entirely peaceful and suitable for any calm community. Keep in groups of six or more.
Behaviour and personality
Works constantly across leaves, glass and wood, grazing. More active and visible in a group.
Before you buy
Prefers cooler, well-oxygenated water than most tropical fish and does poorly in warm still tanks. Add only to a mature aquarium with established algae, and feed deliberately once it has grazed the tank clean.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Pitbull Pleco (LDA25) |
| Size | Up to 3 inches |
| Water Temperature | 18–24°C |
| Water Type | Well-oxygenated, cooler water |
| Group Size | 6 or more |
FAQ
What kind of algae does the Pitbull Pleco graze on?
The Pitbull Pleco grazes on soft green algae and biofilm.
Can it be kept with other fish?
Yes, it is entirely peaceful and suitable for any calm community tank.
How many Pitbull Plecos should I keep?
Keep in groups of six or more for optimal activity and behavior.
Victor Sutherland –
Added a Pitbull Pleco to my 55-gallon tank after it had been running for a few months. It’s very active, constantly moving around the glass and wood. The algae has reduced noticeably in the last two weeks. I feed algae wafers once a week and blanched courgette every two weeks. It’s a peaceful addition and fits well with my community fish.
Jane Fraser –
I bought this for a new tank with established algae. The fish is small but very noticeable. It spends most of its time on the leaves and glass. I noticed it becomes more active when kept in a group. Feeding is simple and the tank looks cleaner now.
Neil Harris –
Perfect for a small tank. It doesn’t stress other fish and is very quiet. I kept it with guppies and neon tetras. After a few weeks, the algae on the glass and wood decreased significantly. I only feed it once the tank is clean, as recommended.