L199
Unknown
Hypancistrus
Hypancistrus furunculus
L-number
L199
Size
9 cm
Temperature
28–32 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Venezuela (Río Orinoco, Amazonas)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Hypancistrus furunculus (L199) is an L-catfish from Venezuela (Río Orinoco, Amazonas). The species reaches about 9 cm, is best kept at 28–32 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 28–32 °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
Venezuela (Río Orinoco, Amazonas)