L174
Unknown
Ocelot Pleco
Hypancistrus yudja
L-number
L174
Size
9 cm
Temperature
28–32 °C
pH
6.4–7.8
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Hypancistrus yudja (L174), often called Ocelot Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Xingu). The species reaches about 9 cm, is best kept at 28–32 °C and pH 6.4–7.8. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 28–32 °C and pH 6.4–7.8. 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 Xingu)