Freshwater Fish
Sailfin Plecostomus.
A large, striking armored catfish named for its tall, many-rayed dorsal fin and bold leopard-like reticulated pattern. A powerful algae grazer, it keeps glass and decor clean while growing into an impressive centerpiece.
Prices change with size and with each shipment. Call to check today's price.
Call (814) 456-9445We keep this species. What's in our tanks changes with every delivery, so call (814) 456-9445 before you drive in. We never ship live animals.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
We never ship fish, coral, or invertebrates — every animal here is one you meet in person. Each one is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it goes out into the display tanks. This is a species we keep, and what is swimming on any given day changes with the deliveries, so please call (814) 456-9445 before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Wants stable water and a routine you already keep.
- Temperament
- Leaves tankmates alone.
- Community
- Safe in a mixed tank with other peaceful species.
- Adult size
- 18"
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- Eats algae and greens, not meat.
- Scientific name
- Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps
Good tank mates
Peaceful toward most community fish, but its adult size demands large, roomy tankmates and plenty of space.
Good to know
It can gulp air and absorb oxygen through its gut, letting it survive briefly in low-oxygen water.
What is in the tanks and each animal’s temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.