L232
Intermediate
Bola Pleco
Peckoltia ucayalensis
L-number
L232
Size
12 cm
Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Origin
Peru (Río Ucayali)
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Peckoltia ucayalensis (L232), often called Bola Pleco, is an L-catfish from Peru (Río Ucayali). The species reaches about 12 cm, is best kept at 24–28 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats algae, fruit, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 24–28 °C and pH 6.5–7.5. Feed a varied diet of algae, fruit, pellets.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, fruit, pellets
Origin
Peru (Río Ucayali)