L314
Difficult
Sultan Pleco
Leporacanthicus sp.
L-number
L314
Size
25 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Curuá Una, Pará)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Leporacanthicus sp. (L314), often called Sultan Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Curuá Una, Pará). The species grows to about 25 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7.5. In the aquarium it eats mainly meat, shrimp, mussels.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7.5. Good oxygenation and distinct water movement are recommended. Feed varied with meat, shrimp, mussels.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, mussels
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Curuá Una, Pará)