Green Dragon Pleco Care
Green Dragon Plecos are easy to care for and easy to breed. Like all Plecos they need clean water with rocks and caves for resting and hiding. Green Dragons are mostly peaceful and don’t need strong tank currents to feel at home. These simple needs mean they can live alongside many other freshwater fish species.

Are Green Dragon Pleco easy to care for?
Green Dragon Pleco are hardy and easy to care for, making them a great choice for beginning hobbyists.

Temperature
Green Dragon Plecos can tolerate a wide range of temperatures between 70° and 80° F. However, they may be most comfortable near 78° F.

Water pH
Green Dragon Pleco need mostly neutral water similar to other Bristlenose Plecos with a pH value between 6.5 and 7.5.



Green Dragon Pleco Size
Green Dragon Plecos will usually grow to a length of 4 to 5 inches in captivity.


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What is the Max Size of Green Dragon Pleco?
Green Dragon Plecos can reach a maximum length of 5 inches.

What is the Growth Rate of Green Dragon Pleco?
Green Dragon Pleco grow quickly after hatching; reaching 2 inches after a few months. Growth slows as they mature; expect this fish to take 2 to 3 years to reach maximum length.

Food & Diet
Green Dragon Pleco should be fed vegetable-based diets with the occasional treat of frozen meaty foods and sinking algae wafers.

What do Green Dragon Pleco eat?
Green Dragon Plecos eat blanched vegetables like cucumber and green beans, along with algae. This species appreciates the occasional treat of frozen meaty foods but shouldn’t have too much protein in their diet.

Do Green Dragon Pleco eat algae?
Green Dragon Plecos eat algae in their environment, including tank surfaces. They can also be offered sinking algae wafers, but this shouldn’t be the main part of their diet.

Lifespan
Like many Bristlenose Plecos, Green Dragon Pleco can live 10 to 15 years with proper care. With excellent care they may live even longer!

Tank Size
Green Dragon Plecos need a tank size between 20 to 30 gallons depending on how many individuals you’re planning on including. This is a bottom-dwelling species so tanks should be longer and wider than deep. Low tanks give this fish more tank floor space to explore, and greater opportunity to claim territory which is important when working with multiple individuals.

Tank Setup
Green Dragon Plecos are picky about water quality, but little else. They will accept a variety of substrates as long as they don’t contain rocks with sharp edges. Filtration will need extra attention as these fish can be messy eaters capable of creating large amounts of waste.