{"product_id":"galaxy-pleco","title":"Galaxy Pleco","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QzGOQd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PwvzCf WEeWWe\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nThe Galaxy Pleco, also known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-wiz-rootname=\"sQeGi\" class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiG9_KRqNmPAxW5g4kEHRjHGmcQgK4QegQIARAD\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAw\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Vampire+Pleco\u0026amp;sca_esv=15dc1d30ce99afd7\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifNgfhZqLRLkE2sWYFmfhFKYEkAxjg%3A1757889169216\u0026amp;ei=kULHaKb0DMXt5NoP1tPL8Ac\u0026amp;oq=Galaxy\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiBkdhbGF4eSoCCAAyBBAjGCcyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQLhiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgsQABiABBixAxiDAUiHG1AAWABwAHgBkAEAmAGfAaABnwGqAQMwLjG4AQHIAQD4AQL4AQGYAgGgAqgBmAMAkgcDMC4xoAfMDbIHAzAuMbgHqAHCBwMzLTHIBwg\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfAbb9Yac5MEXjIgqR3f90WCRUEXNdHMuYC-g40YUE_WIOy6Svl2tGsYXsOyarA7gVzJRVkTkHWg-obbC5rzvSFDEHh_a8yARqn_Ut3a1mK1NWxW1QgVebo97Ls8Ljby27DrqB8Ml9PyiXUBR1rMLKSZbqVpgla8Y0K16oYQzL_kc15C7O2glf07xVn__FrBmtcv2oRN4B8qHJULkzUgI9p15NLW3UbS_wC30ujJU-e259_r9m0sI619xLBquKb1H_cLsJfh0x-CzXzF2nEkJR0B\u0026amp;csui=3\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiG9_KRqNmPAxW5g4kEHRjHGmcQgK4QegQIARAD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVampire Pleco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-wiz-rootname=\"sQeGi\" class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiG9_KRqNmPAxW5g4kEHRjHGmcQgK4QegQIARAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQBA\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Tooth-Nose+Pleco\u0026amp;sca_esv=15dc1d30ce99afd7\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifNgfhZqLRLkE2sWYFmfhFKYEkAxjg%3A1757889169216\u0026amp;ei=kULHaKb0DMXt5NoP1tPL8Ac\u0026amp;oq=Galaxy\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiBkdhbGF4eSoCCAAyBBAjGCcyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQLhiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgsQABiABBixAxiDAUiHG1AAWABwAHgBkAEAmAGfAaABnwGqAQMwLjG4AQHIAQD4AQL4AQGYAgGgAqgBmAMAkgcDMC4xoAfMDbIHAzAuMbgHqAHCBwMzLTHIBwg\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfAbb9Yac5MEXjIgqR3f90WCRUEXNdHMuYC-g40YUE_WIOy6Svl2tGsYXsOyarA7gVzJRVkTkHWg-obbC5rzvSFDEHh_a8yARqn_Ut3a1mK1NWxW1QgVebo97Ls8Ljby27DrqB8Ml9PyiXUBR1rMLKSZbqVpgla8Y0K16oYQzL_kc15C7O2glf07xVn__FrBmtcv2oRN4B8qHJULkzUgI9p15NLW3UbS_wC30ujJU-e259_r9m0sI619xLBquKb1H_cLsJfh0x-CzXzF2nEkJR0B\u0026amp;csui=3\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiG9_KRqNmPAxW5g4kEHRjHGmcQgK4QegQIARAE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTooth-Nose Pleco\u003c\/a\u003e, is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ea striking freshwater catfish from South America characterized by a dark, black body covered in bright white or yellow spots, resembling a starry night sky\u003c\/mark\u003e. It can grow to about 9-10 inches (23-25 cm) and is known for its territorial nature, particularly towards other plecos. The fish requires a stable freshwater environment with hiding places like rocks and driftwood, and a diet rich in protein.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: A dark body (black to dark brown) with bright white or yellowish spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Galaxy Pleco, Vampire Pleco, Tooth-Nose Pleco, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-wiz-rootname=\"sQeGi\" class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiG9_KRqNmPAxW5g4kEHRjHGmcQgK4QegQIAxAD\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Tusken+Pleco\u0026amp;sca_esv=15dc1d30ce99afd7\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifNgfhZqLRLkE2sWYFmfhFKYEkAxjg%3A1757889169216\u0026amp;ei=kULHaKb0DMXt5NoP1tPL8Ac\u0026amp;oq=Galaxy\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiBkdhbGF4eSoCCAAyBBAjGCcyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQLhiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgsQABiABBixAxiDAUiHG1AAWABwAHgBkAEAmAGfAaABnwGqAQMwLjG4AQHIAQD4AQL4AQGYAgGgAqgBmAMAkgcDMC4xoAfMDbIHAzAuMbgHqAHCBwMzLTHIBwg\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfAbb9Yac5MEXjIgqR3f90WCRUEXNdHMuYC-g40YUE_WIOy6Svl2tGsYXsOyarA7gVzJRVkTkHWg-obbC5rzvSFDEHh_a8yARqn_Ut3a1mK1NWxW1QgVebo97Ls8Ljby27DrqB8Ml9PyiXUBR1rMLKSZbqVpgla8Y0K16oYQzL_kc15C7O2glf07xVn__FrBmtcv2oRN4B8qHJULkzUgI9p15NLW3UbS_wC30ujJU-e259_r9m0sI619xLBquKb1H_cLsJfh0x-CzXzF2nEkJR0B\u0026amp;csui=3\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiG9_KRqNmPAxW5g4kEHRjHGmcQgK4QegQIAxAD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTusken Pleco\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca data-wiz-rootname=\"sQeGi\" class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiG9_KRqNmPAxW5g4kEHRjHGmcQgK4QegQIAxAG\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBg\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Leporacanthicus+galaxias\u0026amp;sca_esv=15dc1d30ce99afd7\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifNgfhZqLRLkE2sWYFmfhFKYEkAxjg%3A1757889169216\u0026amp;ei=kULHaKb0DMXt5NoP1tPL8Ac\u0026amp;oq=Galaxy\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiBkdhbGF4eSoCCAAyBBAjGCcyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyChAAGIAEGEMYigUyCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQLhiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgsQABiABBixAxiDAUiHG1AAWABwAHgBkAEAmAGfAaABnwGqAQMwLjG4AQHIAQD4AQL4AQGYAgGgAqgBmAMAkgcDMC4xoAfMDbIHAzAuMbgHqAHCBwMzLTHIBwg\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfAbb9Yac5MEXjIgqR3f90WCRUEXNdHMuYC-g40YUE_WIOy6Svl2tGsYXsOyarA7gVzJRVkTkHWg-obbC5rzvSFDEHh_a8yARqn_Ut3a1mK1NWxW1QgVebo97Ls8Ljby27DrqB8Ml9PyiXUBR1rMLKSZbqVpgla8Y0K16oYQzL_kc15C7O2glf07xVn__FrBmtcv2oRN4B8qHJULkzUgI9p15NLW3UbS_wC30ujJU-e259_r9m0sI619xLBquKb1H_cLsJfh0x-CzXzF2nEkJR0B\u0026amp;csui=3\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiG9_KRqNmPAxW5g4kEHRjHGmcQgK4QegQIAxAG\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeporacanthicus galaxias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAMQCA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003erigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Native to the Amazon and Orinoco River basins in South America.\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTerritorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Like many armored catfish, they are territorial and can become aggressive towards conspecifics (similar fish), especially when it comes to establishing territory, though they are generally peaceful with different species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBottom Dweller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: They spend most of their time on the aquarium floor, scavenging for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAquarium Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: A minimum tank of 50 gallons is recommended to house this fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: A planted aquarium with rocks, driftwood, and dense vegetation provides a healthy environment and hiding spaces to reduce stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAcQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Stable water parameters are crucial, and high aeration is beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"W4TX6e\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ymCSIb\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dsyJjd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCarnivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The Galaxy Pleco is a carnivorous fish and needs a 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