L151
Difficult
Flat Head Pleco
Dekeyseria sp.
L-number
L151
Size
15 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Venezuela (mittlere Rio Orinoco biflöden)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Dekeyseria sp. (L151), often called Flat Head Pleco, is an L-catfish from Venezuela (middle Rio Orinoco tributaries). 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. Good oxygenation and clear water movement are recommended. Feed a varied diet of algae, biofilm, vegetables.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, biofilm, vegetables
Origin
Venezuela (mittlere Rio Orinoco biflöden)