L216
Intermediate
Flat Head Pleco
Dekeyseria scaphirhyncha
L-number
L216
Size
15 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Arapiuns, Pará)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Dekeyseria scaphirhyncha (L216), often called Flat Head Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Arapiuns, Pará). The species reaches about 15 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7.5. Feed a varied diet of algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, biofilm, vegetables
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Arapiuns, Pará)