L496
Intermediate
Peckoltia
Peckoltia sp.
L-number
L496
Size
12 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Curuá, Pará)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Peckoltia sp. (L496) is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Curuá, 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, fruit, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed varied with algae, fruit, pellets.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, fruit, pellets
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Curuá, Pará)