L264
Unknown
Sultan Pleco
Leporacanthicus joselimai
L-number
L264
Size
20 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Tapajós, Pará)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Leporacanthicus joselimai (L264), often called Sultan Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Tapajós, Pará). The species grows to about 20 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, mussels.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. 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 (Rio Tapajós, Pará)