Luteus Phase 2
The hypostomus Luteus is a stunning Pleco and what most hobbyists call a “holy grail” pleco. This rare monster goes through 3 phases during the course of its lifetime. Phase 1 which is when the Pleco is all black. The comes phase 2 which is when the Pleco has a yellow/gold tail and gold spots that cover the body they also develop gold on the rest of their fins during this phase. What they consider a phase 3 is when the Pleco becomes all gold or mostly all gold depending on quality. Phase 3 is also where they get their common trade name Golden Sailfin Pleco. The Luteus comes from the genus hypostomus loricariidae.
Max Size: 18”
Current Size: 1-75”-2”
Ph recommend 6.5-7.4
Minimum tank size: 125 gallons
Diet: veggies with some protein
Temp range: 73-77 degrees
The hypostomus Luteus is a stunning Pleco and what most hobbyists call a “holy grail” pleco. This rare monster goes through 3 phases during the course of its lifetime. Phase 1 which is when the Pleco is all black. The comes phase 2 which is when the Pleco has a yellow/gold tail and gold spots that cover the body they also develop gold on the rest of their fins during this phase. What they consider a phase 3 is when the Pleco becomes all gold or mostly all gold depending on quality. Phase 3 is also where they get their common trade name Golden Sailfin Pleco. The Luteus comes from the genus hypostomus loricariidae.
Max Size: 18”
Current Size: 1-75”-2”
Ph recommend 6.5-7.4
Minimum tank size: 125 gallons
Diet: veggies with some protein
Temp range: 73-77 degrees
The hypostomus Luteus is a stunning Pleco and what most hobbyists call a “holy grail” pleco. This rare monster goes through 3 phases during the course of its lifetime. Phase 1 which is when the Pleco is all black. The comes phase 2 which is when the Pleco has a yellow/gold tail and gold spots that cover the body they also develop gold on the rest of their fins during this phase. What they consider a phase 3 is when the Pleco becomes all gold or mostly all gold depending on quality. Phase 3 is also where they get their common trade name Golden Sailfin Pleco. The Luteus comes from the genus hypostomus loricariidae.
Max Size: 18”
Current Size: 1-75”-2”
Ph recommend 6.5-7.4
Minimum tank size: 125 gallons
Diet: veggies with some protein
Temp range: 73-77 degrees