L031
Intermediate
Peppermint Pleco
Parancistrus nudiventris
L-number
L031
Size
15 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
5.5–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Parancistrus nudiventris (L031), often called Peppermint Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Xingu). The species reaches about 15 cm, best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, vegetables, roots.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 5.5–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Roots or wood should be present in the aquarium. Feed varied with algae, vegetables, roots.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, vegetables, wood
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu)