L294
Unknown
Vampire Pleco
Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias
L-number
L294
Size
25 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Brasilien (Rondônia)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Leporacanthicus cf. galaxias (L294), often called Vampire Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rondônia). The species reaches about 25 cm, best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, mussels.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7.5. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed varied with meat, shrimp, mussels.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, mussels
Origin
Brasilien (Rondônia)