L301
Intermediate
Para Pleco
Ancistomus sabaji
L-number
L301
Size
20 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Guyana (övre Rupununi River)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Ancistomus sabaji (L301), often called Para Pleco, is an L-catfish from Guyana (upper Rupununi River). The species reaches about 20 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, algae.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7.5. Feed varied with meat, shrimp, algae.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, algae
Origin
Guyana (övre Rupununi River)