L349
Unknown
Coal Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
L-number
L349
Size
15 cm
Temperature
23–27 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Origin
Peru (Rio Huallaga vid Tingo Maria)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Ancistrus sp. (L349), often called Coal Pleco, is an L-catfish from Peru (Rio Huallaga at Tingo Maria). The species reaches about 15 cm, is best kept at 23–27 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. In the aquarium it eats mainly algae, vegetables, zucchini.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 23–27 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. Feed varied with algae, vegetables, zucchini.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, vegetables, zucchini
Origin
Peru (Rio Huallaga vid Tingo Maria)