L091
Unknown
Three Beacon Pleco
Leporacanthicus triactis
L-number
L091
Size
20 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Venezuela (övre Rio Orinoco)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Leporacanthicus triactis (L091), often called Three Beacon Pleco, is an L-catfish from Venezuela (upper Rio Orinoco). The species reaches about 20 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7.5. In the aquarium it primarily 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
Venezuela (övre Rio Orinoco)