L126
Difficult
L126
Lithoxancistrus orinoco
L-number
L126
Size
15 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Origin
Venezuela (Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Lithoxancistrus orinoco (L126) is an L-catfish from Venezuela (Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas). The species reaches about 15 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, vegetables, shrimp.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. Good oxygenation and clear water movement are recommended. Feed a varied diet of algae, vegetables, shrimp.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, vegetables, shrimp
Origin
Venezuela (Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas)