L260
Unknown
Queen Arabesque Pleco
Hypancistrus sp.
L-number
L260
Size
9 cm
Temperature
27–30 °C
pH
5.5–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Tapajós, Santarém–Pimental, Pará)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Hypancistrus sp. (L260), often called Queen Arabesque Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Tapajós, Santarém–Pimental, Pará). The species reaches about 9 cm, is best kept at 27–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 27–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed varied with meat, shrimp, pellets.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, pellets
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Tapajós, Santarém–Pimental, Pará)