L241
Unknown
Vampire Pleco
Leporacanthicus sp.
L-number
L241
Size
30 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Venezuela (Rio Orinoco, Amazonas)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Leporacanthicus sp. (L241), often called Vampire Pleco, is an L-catfish from Venezuela (Rio Orinoco, Amazonas). The species reaches about 30 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 6–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, mussels.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 6–7.5. Feed varied with meat, shrimp, mussels.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, mussels
Origin
Venezuela (Rio Orinoco, Amazonas)