L128
Difficult
Blue Phantom Pleco
Hemiancistrus sp.
L-number
L128
Size
15 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
5.5–7
Origin
Venezuela (Puerto Ayacucho, Rio Orinoco, Amazonas)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Hemiancistrus sp. (L128), often called Blue Phantom Pleco, is an L-catfish from Venezuela (Puerto Ayacucho, Rio Orinoco, Amazonas). The species reaches about 15 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, vegetables, shrimp.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. Good oxygenation and clear water movement are recommended. Feed a varied diet of algae, vegetables, shrimp.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, vegetables, shrimp
Origin
Venezuela (Puerto Ayacucho, Rio Orinoco, Amazonas)