Green Phantom Pleco L200
Live Fish
Shipping & Returns
All live fish are shipped using NZPost overnight services with authority to leave (no signature).
We cannot guarantee the overnight services, this is a service that we/you pay for; but is not guaranteed.
We DO NOT offer returns on any alive animal.
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Dead On Arrival (DOA) Cover*
- DOA must be reported within 2 hours of delivery.
- Bags must remain sealed (do not remove rubber band or tape)
- Photos & Videos must be supplied this can be emailed or sent through live chat; including your order No. (minimum 3 clear images, showing dead fish & sealed bag)
- DOA does not apply once the bags are opened & fish have been released.
- DOA does not apply to any Rural (RD) address.
Introducing New Fish
Follow these steps to minimize stress and ensure a smooth transition for your new fish!
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Float the Bag: Place the sealed bag containing the new fish in the tank. This equalizes the temperature between bag and tank water.
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Open and Add Tank Water Gradually: After about 5 minutes, open the bag and add a small amount of aquarium water into it every 5 minutes for 15–30 minutes. This helps the fish acclimate to the tank’s water chemistry.
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Wait 15–30 Minutes: Let the fish adjust to the water temperature and chemistry gradually in the bag.
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Release Fish: Gently release the fish into the tank without pouring the original bag water in.
Green Phantom Pleco L200
Size: Approx 6-7cm
Known only from the area around the confluence of the río Ventauri with the río Orinoco in Amazonas state, Venezuela, and also occurs in the lower reaches of the Ventauri as far as the inflowing río Guapuchi.
Best maintained in an aquarium designed to simulate a flowing stream with a substrate of variably-sized rocks, sand, fine gravel, and some water-worn boulders.
This can be further furnished with driftwood branches, roots and tough aquatic plants which can be grown attached to the décor. Bright lighting will promote the growth of aufwuchs upon which the fish will graze.
Like many species that naturally inhabit running waters it is intolerant to the accumulation of organic wastes and requires spotless water at all times in order to thrive. It is also essential to provide sufficient levels of dissolved oxygen and water movement using a combination of canister filters, powerheads.
Diet:
Diet should be supplemented with high-quality, sinking dried foods (preferably with added vegetable content), live or frozen chironomid larvae (bloodworm) and similar, plus slices of fresh fruit and vegetables and the occasional defrosted prawn or shrimp
Behaviour:
uveniles are relatively peaceful but males in particular become increasingly intolerant of conspecifics as they age, and typically react aggressively towards any other fish viewed as a territorial threat.
It is therefore best kept alongside species that inhabit other areas of the tank, with medium-to-large sized characids particularly suitable. A group can be maintained in larger aquaria provided sufficient territorial space is available and visual barriers considered when laying out the décor.
Sexual Dimorphism:
Adult males develop a broader, slightly flatter head profile and longer pectoral-fin spines than females.
Care
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: 140 – 160 mm
Tank Size: 150L
Temperature: 22-30c
pH: 5.0-7.5
*Product Photo is for reference only. Exact size and colour may vary, if required, please feel free to contact us for exact photos prior to purchase.
