{"title":"Plecos","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlecostomus or Plecos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e sometimes called a sucker fish and are of great value because they eat algae. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-container\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plecos\/products\/pleco-fish\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/9743\/2967\/files\/pleco-common-cat.jpg?v=1635170869\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"163\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plecos\/products\/pleco-fish\" style=\"font-size: 26px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Plecos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bristlenose-plecos\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/9743\/2967\/files\/bris-pleco-cat.jpg?v=1635170687\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"163\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bristlenose-plecos\" style=\"font-size: 26px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBristlenose Plecos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pleco-fish","title":"Common Plecos","description":"\u003ch2\u003e***UPDATE - March 20, 2026***  ALL COMMON PLECOS ARE OUT OF STOCK. We will still be taking pre-orders for next spawn (est. July 2026).\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Common Plecostomus or Plecos (\u003ci\u003ePterygoplichthys multiradiatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e) \u003c\/i\u003eis sometimes called a sucker fish and is of great value because it eats algae. They are excellent in any type of tank, IBC tote, or aquarium. They are a tropical fish and require warm water. People in Florida put them in their ponds to help control algae. We keep them in many of our tanks (including breeding tanks) and have found that they get along with any fish we keep them with. We sell them in three sizes, Medium (4 to 8 inches) Large (9 to 16 inches) and Extra Large (16 to 22 inches). Their color pattern varies from individual to individual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Aquaponics","offers":[{"title":"Medium \/ 1","offer_id":39347429769351,"sku":"pleco-fish-Medium-1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 2","offer_id":39347429802119,"sku":"pleco-fish-Medium-2","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 3","offer_id":39347429834887,"sku":"pleco-fish-Medium-3","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 4","offer_id":39347429867655,"sku":"pleco-fish-Medium-4","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 5","offer_id":39347429900423,"sku":"pleco-fish-Medium-5","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ 1","offer_id":39347430097031,"sku":"pleco-fish-Large-1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ 2","offer_id":39347430129799,"sku":"pleco-fish-Large-2","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ 3","offer_id":39347430162567,"sku":"pleco-fish-Large-3","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ 4","offer_id":39347430195335,"sku":"pleco-fish-Large-4","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ 5","offer_id":39347430228103,"sku":"pleco-fish-Large-5","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large \/ 1","offer_id":39347612156039,"sku":"pleco-fish-XL-1","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large \/ 2","offer_id":39347613466759,"sku":"pleco-fish-XL-2","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large \/ 4","offer_id":39347614089351,"sku":"pleco-fish-XL-4","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large \/ 5","offer_id":39347616809095,"sku":"pleco-fish-XL-5","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large \/ 3","offer_id":39347631620231,"sku":"pleco-fish-XL-3","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/9743\/2967\/products\/GiantCommonPleco11-3-22.jpg?v=1667507297"},{"product_id":"albino-bristlenose-pleco","title":"Albino Bristlenose Plecos","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbino Bristlenose Pleco have a light-yellow or white appearance. 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It includes a hand-picked Breeding Trio, breeding cave and one pound of Algae Wafers. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Aquaponics","offers":[{"title":"Under 1.5 Inches \/ 1","offer_id":39612413313159,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Under 1.5 Inches \/ 3","offer_id":39612413345927,"sku":"","price":55.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Under 1.5 Inches \/ 5","offer_id":39612413378695,"sku":"","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Over 1.5 Inches \/ 1","offer_id":39612413411463,"sku":"","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Over 1.5 Inches \/ 3","offer_id":39612413444231,"sku":"","price":64.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Over 1.5 Inches \/ 5","offer_id":39612413476999,"sku":"","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Breeding Trio \/ 1","offer_id":39612413509767,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Breeding Trio \/ 3","offer_id":39612413542535,"sku":"","price":282.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Breeding Trio \/ 5","offer_id":39612413575303,"sku":"","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Breeding Trio Package \/ 1","offer_id":39612413608071,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Breeding Trio Package \/ 3","offer_id":39612413640839,"sku":"","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Breeding Trio Package \/ 5","offer_id":39612413673607,"sku":"","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult Male (Over 3 inches) \/ 1","offer_id":42863724953735,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/9743\/2967\/files\/AlbinoBristlenose-1.jpg?v=1702400314"},{"product_id":"common-bristlenose-pleco","title":"Common Bristlenose Plecos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eThe Bristlenose Pleco is perhaps the most popular species of Plecostomus you will find in home aquariums. These easy to care for tropical freshwater fish are perfect for aquariums and aquaponic projects. They grow to a maximum size of about 5 inches. They're perfect for aquariums or IBC totes as they do not get too large but keep algae under control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eOriginally found in the Amazon River basin of South America, the Bristlenose Pleco is a hardy fish that can survive and thrive in a variety of different habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eA Breeding Trio consist of two adult females and one adult male. 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These easy to care for tropical freshwater fish are perfect for aquariums and aquaponic projects. They grow to a maximum size of about 5 inches. They're perfect for aquariums or IBC totes as they do not get too large but keep algae under control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eOriginally found in the Amazon River basin of South America, the Bristlenose Pleco is a hardy fish that can survive and thrive in a variety of different habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eA Breeding Trio consist of two adult females and one adult male. 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