L075
Intermediate
Para Pleco
Ancistomus cf. sabaji
L-number
L075
Size
20 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio do Pará / Rio Tapajós / Rio Xingu)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Ancistomus cf. sabaji (L075), often called Para Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio do Pará / Rio Tapajós / Rio Xingu). The species reaches about 20 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, algae.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed a varied diet of meat, shrimp, algae.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, algae
Origin
Brasilien (Rio do Pará / Rio Tapajós / Rio Xingu)