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Hemiancistrus subviridis    Werneke
Synonyms: none
Common Name: Green Phantom Plec
Other Common Names: Green Plec, L200, Lemon spotted Green Plec
Family: Loricariidae
Continent: South America
Distribution: Venezuela
Habitat: fast flowing, freshwater rivers & streams
Food:  small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 20-26°C
Water Chemistry:   pH 6.0-7.5
FBAS Size:    Males [190mm]    Females [190mm]
FBAS Class: G
Temperament: territorial towards its own species
Aquarium Size: 90cm or longer
Gender Differences:  males may have cheek bristles
Breeding: have been bred, eggs are laid in a cave and looked after by the male
Additional Information: A distinctive fish, being a light green colour with yellow spots covering the front 2/3 of the body.

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