L300
Intermediate
Peppermint Pleco
Parancistrus sp.
L-number
L300
Size
15 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
5.5–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu, Pará)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Parancistrus sp. (L300), often called Peppermint Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Xingu, Pará). The species reaches about 15 cm, is 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 a varied diet of algae, vegetables, roots.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, vegetables, wood
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Xingu, Pará)