L353 Difficult

Oligancistrus

Oligancistrus sp.
L-number
L353
Size
12 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Iriri / Rio Xingu, Pará)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown

Description

Oligancistrus sp. (L353) is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Iriri / Rio Xingu, Pará). The species reaches about 12 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, vegetables, roots.

Aquarium & care

Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. Good oxygenation and clear water movement are recommended. 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.

Breeding

No information yet.

Feeding

algae, vegetables, wood

Origin

Brasilien (Rio Iriri / Rio Xingu, Pará)