L428
Difficult
Hypancistrus
Hypancistrus sp.
L-number
L428
Size
9 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Curuá, Pará)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Hypancistrus sp. (L428) is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Curuá, Pará). The species grows to about 9 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it eats mainly meat, shrimp, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 6–7. Good oxygenation and clear water movement are recommended. 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 Curuá, Pará)