Peppermint Pleco

Oligancistrus cf. punctatissimus (L016), often called Peppermint Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Xingu at Altamira). The species reaches about 15 cm, is best kept at 25–30 °C and pH 5–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, vegetables, roots.

Keep stable water values around 25–30 °C and pH 5–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Roots or wood should be present in the aquarium. Feed a varied diet of algae, vegetables, roots.

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algae, vegetables, wood