{"product_id":"sailfin-pleco","title":"Sailfin Pleco 5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSailfin Pleco (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, hardy suckermouth catfish named for the tall, sail-like dorsal fin it raises when excited or displaying. Native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins, this striking bottom-dweller is prized as a hard-working algae grazer and a long-lived showpiece for spacious freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: Large tank (350L+) with robust filtration — adults are bulky and produce significant waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 6.5–7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Hardness: Moderate to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Peaceful, but can be territorial with other plecos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivore — algae, driftwood biofilm, vegetable matter (zucchini, cucumber), sinking wafers, occasional frozen\/live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 30–50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: 10–15+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Easy to moderate (hardy and forgiving, but requires a large tank and driftwood to graze on)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful community fish of similar size — rainbowfish, large gouramis, and peaceful South American cichlids. Avoid housing with other bottom-dwelling plecos in smaller tanks to prevent territorial disputes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth America — Amazon and Orinoco river basins (captive-bred specimens widely available in the aquarium trade)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67587814686880,"sku":"FSH-0194","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/ImageComingSoon_Default_7c8c5e0e-ac0b-43b0-8f82-41306db79ef4.png?v=1776915827","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/sailfin-pleco","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}