Scientific Name: Hypancistrus sp. (L340) Common Name: Mega Clown Pleco Adult Size: 3 - 4 inches Life Expectancy: 10+ years Habitat: Freshwater Rivers of the Amazon Minimum Tank Size: 10 - 20 Gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 73 - 82°F pH Range: 6.5 - 7.5 Water Hardness: 6 - 10 Temperament: Generally peaceful and hardy species, excellent, undemanding candidate for most aquariums. Diet & Nutrition: Primarily herbivorous and require a varied diet. Their diet should consist of vegetables, such as zucchini, cucumbers, and algae wafers. They will also eat meaty foods, such as bloodworms and brine shrimp. Gender: It can be challenging to determine the sex of Mega Clown Pleco L340 until they reach sexual maturity. Males may have a broader head and more pronounced odontodes (bony protrusions) on their pectoral fins, whereas females may have a rounder abdomen.