L212
Intermediate
Flat Head Pleco
Hopliancistrus tricornis
L-number
L212
Size
9 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Tapajós, Pará)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Hopliancistrus tricornis (L212), often called Flat Head Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Tapajós, Pará). The species reaches about 9 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 6–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed a varied diet of meat, shrimp, pellets.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, pellets
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Tapajós, Pará)