L-200 GREEN PHANTOM PLECOSTOMUS

💚 L-200 Green Phantom Plecostomus – Vivid Color Meets Peaceful Personality

The L-200 Green Phantom Plecostomus (Hemiancistrus subviridis) is one of the most stunning plecos in the aquarium trade. Known for its brilliant lime-to-olive green body and bold yellow fin highlights, this peaceful bottom-dweller originates from fast-flowing rivers in Venezuela’s Orinoco Basin.

With a compact size and gentle temperament, the Green Phantom Pleco is ideal for planted aquariums, community setups, and South American biotopes. It’s not just a visual standout—this pleco also helps clean your tank by grazing on algae and leftover food.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Hemiancistrus subviridis

• L Number: L-200

• Common Names: Green Phantom Pleco, Olive Green Pleco

• Adult Size: 5–7 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Tank Size: 40+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 76–82°F | pH 6.2–7.4 | Well-oxygenated, clean water

• Diet: Omnivore – algae wafers, blanched vegetables, sinking carnivore pellets, bloodworms

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

L-200 Green Phantom Plecos thrive in:

• Aquariums with driftwood, rocks, and caves for shelter

• Soft sand or smooth gravel substrate

• Strong filtration and high oxygen levels, mimicking river conditions

Compatible with:

• Peaceful tankmates like tetras, rasboras, angelfish, corydoras, other plecos

• Avoid aggressive bottom dwellers or overly territorial species

Behavior:

• 🌿 Constant grazer – helps reduce algae buildup

• 💤 Shy during the day, more active at night

• 🤝 Not aggressive – may claim a cave but gets along well in community settings

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Green Phantom Pleco is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for vivid coloration and excellent health

• ✅ Accustomed to prepared foods and stable water parameters

• ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A top-tier addition to display aquariums, planted tanks, or oddball pleco collections

📦 Add a burst of green and grace to your tank with the beautiful and rare L-200 Green Phantom Plecostomus—a showstopper that also helps maintain a clean ecosystem. Available now at RobsAquatics.com.