L029
Unknown
Galaxy Pleco / Tusken Pleco
Leporacanthicus galaxias
L-number
L029
Size
25 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Tocantins)
Temperament
Territorial
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Leporacanthicus galaxias (L029), often called Galaxy Pleco / Tusken Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Tocantins). The species grows to about 25 cm, is 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. Feed a varied diet of meat, shrimp, mussels.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, mussels
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Tocantins)