L146
Intermediate
Bola Pleco
Peckoltichthys bachi
L-number
L146
Size
12 cm
Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Origin
Peru
Temperament
Peaceful
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Peckoltichthys bachi (L146), often called Bola Pleco, is an L-catfish from Peru. The species grows to 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. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed varied with algae, fruit, pellets.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
algae, fruit, pellets
Origin
Peru