Green Dragon - Pleco Homebred
Shipping:
USPS Priority: Live Fishes will be shipped out only on Monday and Tuesday.
UPS: 2nd Day and Next Day shipping will be shipped outon Monday - Wednesday
Refund & DOA:
DOA (Death On Arrival): Full Refund on Fishes Cost Or Replace with another fishes. Send 2 clear photos of DOA fishes/shrimps in the bag fishes come in and photo of clear fish out of the bag within 2 hours of delivery.
Carrier Delay Shipping: If total Shipping time is more than 3 days, DOA guaranteed is voided. More Info please check https://justfishything.com/policies/refund-policy
Acclimation:
Temperature Match: Ensure the water in the bag/container your Betta came in is at the same temperature as the tank water.
Float the Bag: Float the sealed bag in the tank for about 15-20 minutes to let the water inside adjust to the tank temperature.
Water Mixing: Gradually add small amounts of tank water to the bag over the next 15-20 minutes to help the Betta adjust to the new water parameters.
Release: Gently net the Betta out of the bag and release it into the tank. Avoid adding the water from the bag into the tank to prevent any diseases from spreading.
PHOTOS: We try best to take nice photo to show best aspect of the fishes but our photo is no edit.
🐟 Green Dragon Pleco Overview & Care
Types & Appearance
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Short-fin: Compact with modest fins, olive-green spotted pattern.
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Long-fin: Elegant, flowing fins, slightly brighter coloration Reddit+14light.fish+14Fish Laboratory+14Fish Laboratory.
Size & Lifespan
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Grows to about 4–6" (10–15 cm) in adulthood Discus Madness.
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Lifespan typically ranges from 10–15 years with proper care Saburai Aquatics+15Discus Madness+15Discus Madness+15.
Tank Requirements
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Minimum tank: 20–30 gallons for one fish; 30+ gal recommended for long-fin or groups Facebook+4Discus Madness+4Discus Madness+4.
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Water temp: 70–82 °F (21–28 °C); pH: 6.0–7.6; hardness: up to ~200 ppm Saburai Aquatics+12selectaquatics.com+12Discus Madness+12.
Environment & Décor
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Include driftwood, caves, rocks, and plants—these fish will graze on biofilm and wood selectaquatics.com+14Aquatic Arts+14quinnsfins.com+14.
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Require good filtration and moderate water flow—aeration helps mimic their natural habitat Fish Laboratory+4selectaquatics.com+4The Spruce Pets+4.
Diet
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Primarily herbivorous: feed algae wafers, spirulina pellets.
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Supplement with blanched veggies like zucchini/cucumber and occasional protein (shrimp pellets) Reddit+5Aquatic Arts+5quinnsfins.com+5.
Behavior & Tank Mates
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Peaceful bottom dwellers; may show mild territorial behavior among males light.fish+14Aquatic Arts+14Discus Madness+14.
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Best paired with peaceful community fish—e.g., tetras, rasboras, corydoras. Avoid aggressive or highly territorial species light.fish+3quinnsfins.com+3Aquatic Arts+3.
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Green Dragon - Pleco Homebred