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}\n  \n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssa-pd\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cstyle\u003e.ssa-pd .hero::before{content:\"\u0026#128032;\";}\u003c\/style\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eFreshwater Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eAlbino Pleco\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eThe albino colour morph of the Common Pleco -- a pale yellow-white armoured catfish with pink-red eyes. Identical in size, behaviour, and care requirements to the standard Common Pleco, with a striking light colouration that stands out against dark substrate and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pale Yellow-White Body\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Pink-Red Eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hypostomus plecostomus (Albino)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e pH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Up to 24 Inches at Maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Large Tank Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"body-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Plecos\u003c\/strong\u003e are the albino colour morph of \u003cem\u003eHypostomus plecostomus\u003c\/em\u003e, the Common Pleco. Albinism results from the absence of melanin pigmentation, producing a pale yellow to cream-white body with pink-red eyes rather than the brown-grey and dark patterning of standard Common Plecos. Beyond colour, the Albino Pleco is identical to its wild-type counterpart in every meaningful respect -- same size potential of 12 to 24 inches at maturity, same care requirements, same diet, same behaviour, same long lifespan of 10 to 15 years, and the same need for driftwood, powerful filtration, and a large tank. The pale colouration makes the fish visually striking against dark substrate and driftwood, and the contrast between the light body and the dark hardscape it typically occupies gives the Albino Pleco a particularly visible, display-quality presence in a large tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e3–15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eGH (dGH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e72–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e12–24 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eColour \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Albino Distinct\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale yellow to cream-white body with pink-red eyes -- striking contrast against dark substrate and driftwood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The albino colouration results from a lack of melanin in the skin, scales, and eyes. The body reads as pale yellow to near-white under aquarium lighting, with the bony armoured plate structure still clearly visible as a textural pattern across the body surface even without the dark pigmentation that defines it in the standard morph. The pink-red eyes are a characteristic of true albinism and are particularly visible at close range. Against a dark substrate or on a piece of dark driftwood the pale body creates a clear contrast that makes the fish easy to spot anywhere in the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe albino morph is a selectively bred colour variant -- not a separate species.\u003c\/strong\u003e Albino Plecos are produced through selective breeding of individuals carrying the albino gene. They are fully \u003cem\u003eHypostomus plecostomus\u003c\/em\u003e in every biological sense and share all characteristics of the species. The albino gene produces no health disadvantage in captivity, and well-bred albino stock is as hardy and long-lived as standard Common Plecos.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale body shows algae accumulation and biofilm grazing more visibly than the standard morph.\u003c\/strong\u003e One practical consequence of the pale colouration is that algae and biofilm on the body surface are more visible than on a dark-patterned fish. A healthy Albino Pleco actively grazing will pick up green algae tinting on the body surface over time, which is normal and harmless. The pale body also makes it easier to observe the fish's skin condition, parasite presence, and physical health at a glance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eIdentical to the Common Pleco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll care requirements are identical to the Common Pleco.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Albino Pleco requires the same setup, diet, filtration, and tank size as the standard Common Pleco. A full summary of care requirements is available on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-fish-parent\" title=\"Common pleco product page\" aria-label=\"Common pleco product page\"\u003eCommon Pleco product page\u003c\/a\u003e. Key points: minimum 75 gallons for an adult, driftwood is essential and not optional, powerful filtration is required, supplement daily with algae wafers and blanched vegetables, and plan for a 10 to 15-year lifespan before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriftwood is essential -- rasp wood continuously as a dietary requirement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all Common Plecos, the Albino requires access to driftwood for cellulose and biofilm. Provide at least one substantial piece of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardscape-parent\" title=\"Aquarium hardscape | rocks, wood \u0026amp; aquascaping supplies – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Aquarium hardscape | rocks, wood \u0026amp; aquascaping supplies – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e and replace it as it is consumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp compatibility -- adults will consume shrimp.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Albino Plecos at full size will consume dwarf shrimp opportunistically. Juvenile fish at 2 to 3 inches are generally safe with adult Neocaridina, but compatibility changes as the fish grows. Do not keep adult Albino Plecos in a shrimp breeding tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubdued lighting preferred -- albino eyes are more sensitive to bright light than pigmented eyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The absence of melanin in the eyes of albino fish makes them more sensitive to intense lighting than standard-coloured fish. Provide adequate shaded areas and avoid excessively bright lighting directly above the main grazing areas. The fish will naturally seek shaded zones when light is too intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tip-label\"\u003eDisplay Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Pleco on a large, dark piece of driftwood in a 100-gallon setup is one of the most visually impactful single-fish display combinations available in large-tank freshwater keeping. The pale body against dark wood, with the bony plate texture clearly visible and the pink eyes catching light as the fish rasps the wood surface, is a genuinely impressive close-range display. If you are building a large display tank and want a centrepiece bottom dweller with character and longevity, the Albino Pleco is a compelling choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-fish-parent\" class=\"cta-block\" title=\"🐠 browse more freshwater fishbrowse our full freshwater fish collection. →\" aria-label=\"🐠 browse more freshwater fishbrowse our full freshwater fish collection. →\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cta-icon\"\u003e🐠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more freshwater fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003cspan style=\"color:#F40909;font-weight:500;\"\u003eFreshwater Fish collection\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);font-size:1.4rem;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"policy-bar\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eBefore placing your order, please review our\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/doa-policy\" title=\"Live arrival guarantee | superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Live arrival guarantee | superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eDOA Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-info-practices\" title=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":45073801019600,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Young","offer_id":45073801052368,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adult","offer_id":45073801085136,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2895\/9184\/files\/albino-pleco-hypostomus-plecostomus-108.webp?v=1784567688","url":"https:\/\/www.superiorshrimpaquatics.com\/products\/albino-pleco-hypostomus-plecostomus","provider":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}