Parnaibae Sailfin Pleco (Pterygoplichthys parnaibae) Sizes:1.5 - 2 inches The Tiger Shovelnose Catfish is

The Tiger Shovelnose Catfish is a large catfish species that can attain a length of over 3 feet within the aquarium environment

GH: 2–8 dGH

especially in dominant males

The amount of blue can vary but sunlight or proper lighting will help develop more color

It has a very attractive orange and black striped fish with bright red finnage and can reach 15 inches

Parnaibae Sailfin Pleco (Pterygoplichthys parnaibae) Sizes:1.5 - 2 inches The Tiger Shovelnose Catfish isThis recently described pleco is and excellent algae eater, with beautiful marbled pattern and very high sailfin. Great as clean up fish in community and predatory tanks.