Common pleco + sailfin pleco are stocked in southern + Florida ponds for algae control. They reach 18-24" in pond conditions and live 10+ years. Cold-sensitive (under 60°F is risky), so they're viable as warm-pond residents in zones 9+ or as seasonal additions further north. Banned in TX without aquaculture permit due to invasive concerns.
Algae, biofilm, sinking pleco wafer, vegetables
Tilapia, channel catfish, large bream
FL, GA, AL, LA, MS, AR, TX (with permit), CA (permits required)
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