The fish list

Moon pleco

L368

Unknown origin · rapids

Temperature

27–31°C

pH

5.5–7.5

Adult size

12 in · 30 cm

Flow

Strong

Swims

Bottom

Temperament

Territorial

Diet

Carnivore

Breeding

Rarely

Typical price

$150–400

In Canada

Rare

Rarity

Rare or hard to breed

Large white spots on black. A big snail-eater that grows to about 30 cm, so it needs a large tank.

Big white spot

L142

Xingu and Tapajós basins, Brazil · rapids

Temperature

27–30°C

pH

5.5–7.5

Adult size

10 in · 25 cm

Flow

Strong

Swims

Bottom

Temperament

Territorial

Diet

Omnivore

Breeding

Hard

Typical price

$80–200

In Canada

Rare

Rarity

Rare or hard to breed

Big white spots on black with white fin edges. Striking, but big and territorial.